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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2
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
The next spring, Mecklenburg became pregnant with the couple’s son, who is now nearly 1.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
In season 3, Kate becomes pregnant with the couple's first child and the pair move to India.
—Lia Beck, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
This time, Addison was back to convince Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), who was still on sabbatical after the tragic events of last season's finale, to assist her with a pregnant patient who was suffering from a tumor that affected her sight.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
In season 3, Kate becomes pregnant with the couple's first child and the pair move to India.
—Lia Beck, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
This time, Addison was back to convince Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), who was still on sabbatical after the tragic events of last season's finale, to assist her with a pregnant patient who was suffering from a tumor that affected her sight.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
Adjective
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This news marks the first time the National Zoo has had an expecting Asian elephant in nearly 25 years.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That sounds like something a premium TV service and its subscribers could keep a good, heavily suggestive grip on for at least 10 years.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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The agents’ demand that Good exit her vehicle is suggestive of an intent to take her into custody.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jackie and Shadow, the two viral bald eagles who call Southern California their home, are once again expectant parents.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The webinar is designed to help families and caregivers understand the risks of lead exposure and learn practical steps to protect young children and expectant parents, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The scenes at the reunion are simply but artfully shot in black and white, including a revealing conversation the men’s wives and partners have about living with them that gently expands the perspectives brought into the film’s portrait.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes these notebooks are written like real diaries, which can be fascinating and revealing.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Matt Greene explains why LLMs are built for a post-meaning world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Dec. 2025
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The more money one has, the less meaning work has to that person.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, if the prize were awarded for power per second of screentime, Gaby Hoffmann, playing a nineteen-sixties dropout in survival mode, would win; her furious silence is as eloquent as her terse determination, and her voice, quietly oracular, is one of the most memorable things in the movie.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now, Cheshire serves as an eloquent and witty guide to the ways our world was once charted, from the trench networks of World War I to the early gridiron layouts of New York City.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 Jan. 2026
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Both McAdams and O’Brien move beyond expectations to deliver highly expressive, almost clownish performances — in the best way.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Between January and June, Jupiter in Cancer activates your expressive fifth house, highlighting themes of romance, flirtation, pleasure and creative passion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Layton frames these three in a sprawling, atmospheric LA noir with an impressive sweep reminiscent of William Friedkin at his best.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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The former boast a slightly rowdy dive bar atmosphere, while the latter offers tranquil outdoor seating amid architecture reminiscent of bygone Mexico.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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