1
as in expecting
containing unborn young within the body
we only realized that our cat had been pregnant when she unexpectedly delivered three kittens
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
a pregnant silence followed the ill-advised attempt at humor
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Recent Examples of pregnant
Hankison fired ten shots during the raid—none of which struck Taylor—but several bullets entered a neighboring apartment where a man, a pregnant woman, and a child were present.
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Essence, 18 July 2025
Bond and bassist Zac Cockrell held down the low end with workmanlike aptitude, leaving plenty of room for bluesy fills, fuzz-distortion accents and pregnant pauses to enter undetected.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
The anonymous pregnant woman, who is also a plaintiff, has not yet tried to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine during her pregnancy but intends to, according to her attorneys.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 July 2025
Melendez's wife, Maria, is pregnant and has a 11-month-old son.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
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Essence, 18 July 2025
Bond and bassist Zac Cockrell held down the low end with workmanlike aptitude, leaving plenty of room for bluesy fills, fuzz-distortion accents and pregnant pauses to enter undetected.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
The anonymous pregnant woman, who is also a plaintiff, has not yet tried to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine during her pregnancy but intends to, according to her attorneys.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 July 2025
Melendez's wife, Maria, is pregnant and has a 11-month-old son.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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Donald Trump sued Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch and two Wall Street Journal reporters on Friday over an explosive report that the president wrote a 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein that contained suggestive language.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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As the night came to a close, Jonathon was walking the Golden ladies to their bedrooms when April caught him off guard with a suggestive comment.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Baby showers are a popular fixture among expectant parents.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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In a revealing assignment, attendees were asked to write a fictional third-person scene with themselves as the protagonist.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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From Illusion to Introspection If the first set of data reveals a disconnect between leadership and the workforce, the second reveals something even more revealing.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Seeking to obtain explicit support, Bolsonaro’s third son, Eduardo, a member of Brazil’s lower house of congress and his family’s most eloquent international voice, took a leave from his legislative duties and moved to the U.S. early this year.—
Rafael R. Ioris,
The Conversation,
14 July 2025
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This dress features striped detailing and an eloquent and understated length.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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In 2011: Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, known for her expressive vocals, died at age 27 from alcohol poisoning.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The single arrives alongside an expressive music video directed by (La)Horde.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Recent breakups and spinoffs in the food and beverage industry are reminiscent of some notable past partings.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Christian is an old soul trapped in a millennial’s body, very reminiscent of a Capricorn sign.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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For her, the moment has always been about something small but deeply meaningful.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Jacobs says the new venture is rooted in the same values that have guided his career—doing work that feels meaningful.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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