as in gestation
the state of containing unborn young within the body
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years
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Recent Examples of pregnancy
Folate Deficiency Folate deficiency is uncommon, but can occur in pregnancy, conditions impacting nutrient absorption, and alcohol use disorder.
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
Every woman deserves a healthy pregnancy, and every child deserves the best start.
—Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Skilled soprano Shanice claimed she was dropped from her label in 2000 because of a pregnancy in her late 20s.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Why Delaying Menopause Is Getting Attention While delaying menopause can extend the window for starting a family, the idea has also received attention for reasons that have little to do with pregnancy.
—Zoe Cunniffe, Health, 3 June 2026
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
Every woman deserves a healthy pregnancy, and every child deserves the best start.
—Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Skilled soprano Shanice claimed she was dropped from her label in 2000 because of a pregnancy in her late 20s.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Why Delaying Menopause Is Getting Attention While delaying menopause can extend the window for starting a family, the idea has also received attention for reasons that have little to do with pregnancy.
—Zoe Cunniffe, Health, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pregnancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnancy
gestation
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Not that the album had an easy gestation.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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Children were also more likely to be diagnosed with autism and ADHD if their fathers took antidepressants during their gestation, even if their mothers did not — an association that suggests a genetic link, not a pharmacological one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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