1
as in gone
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
The Bottom Line Experts largely agree that removing COVID vaccination guidance for pregnant people and healthy children may carry health risks for both groups—and potentially for public health as a whole.
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 30 May 2025
Reversing the recommendation for vaccinating healthy pregnant women thus contradicts the new framework described by the FDA.
—Libby Richards, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Greater Salt Lake police officers responded to a call from a Millcreek home that a man and his six family members had been held against their will by their pregnant daughter's boyfriend, Garcia.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 May 2025
Certain groups—like vegetarians, pregnant individuals, and people with gastrointestinal conditions—are at higher risk of a zinc deficiency and may benefit from a zinc-rich diet or supplementation.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 30 May 2025
Reversing the recommendation for vaccinating healthy pregnant women thus contradicts the new framework described by the FDA.
—Libby Richards, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Greater Salt Lake police officers responded to a call from a Millcreek home that a man and his six family members had been held against their will by their pregnant daughter's boyfriend, Garcia.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 May 2025
Certain groups—like vegetarians, pregnant individuals, and people with gastrointestinal conditions—are at higher risk of a zinc deficiency and may benefit from a zinc-rich diet or supplementation.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
3 Oct. 2024
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Carmichael is an entertaining and observant narrator of his own story, and, ultimately, even jokes about Pop-Tarts or Donald Trump or blowjobs are suggestive reflections of the comedian who tells them.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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Perhaps even more revealing is how older adults are using these channels.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Maybe the most revealing moment Wednesday evening happened near the end.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 May 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,
28 May 2025
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One thing is for certain, the legendary former midfielder has work on his hands to get Real Madrid back on track and appease an expectant fanbase that has forgotten all that Ancelotti did for the club just a year ago.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Kevin Harlan and Ernie Johnson Jr. delivered eloquent, graceful sign-offs when TNT concluded 35 years of NBA coverage on Saturday night.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Patti LuPone, fresh off the set of And Just Like That…, has caused an internet kerfuffle with her astute (and deliciously eloquent) jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
28 May 2025
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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For supporters, the wait was reminiscent of what happened last year when a similar bill, led by Palm, stalled and ultimately died in the Senate on the final day of the legislative session.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Bert’s fanciful figures are reminiscent of Yokai, a Japanese art form used to bring to life inner fears and anxieties to better defeat negative thoughts.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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But whereas the first generation of Chinese entrepreneurs grew up poor and were happy to wring a livelihood from cheap imitations, today’s tech graduates were spared the privations of their parents and yearn for something more meaningful.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Write down your top five most meaningful professional decisions.—
Stefan Gogoll,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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