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
Faris played Erica, a pregnant woman who gives birth to twins, whom Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Monica (Courteney Cox) adopt after Monica struggles to conceive naturally.
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Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
After reviewing the hospital records and performing another ultrasound, the OB-GYN determined that Llorca's daughter was not pregnant.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Over five years, more than 400 maternity care providers have enrolled in BH Impact, with the psychiatric consultation service supporting care for more than 440 pregnant patients.
—Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
And a man who strangled his pregnant 19-year-old fiancee and hid her body in a shallow grave.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pregnant
Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
After reviewing the hospital records and performing another ultrasound, the OB-GYN determined that Llorca's daughter was not pregnant.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Over five years, more than 400 maternity care providers have enrolled in BH Impact, with the psychiatric consultation service supporting care for more than 440 pregnant patients.
—Mary C. Mayhew, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
And a man who strangled his pregnant 19-year-old fiancee and hid her body in a shallow grave.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pregnant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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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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The messages between Johnson and Duffey in 2024 revealed the two men used suggestive language.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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First, Apple breezed through a new feature in the cycle tracking app that warns users of patterns that might be suggestive perimenopause or an underlying health condition.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
9 June 2026
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In pictures, Taylor Parker looked like a happy expectant mom with her boyfriend Wade Griffin.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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That means there are precautions that expectant fathers can take that don’t involve testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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But some of the most revealing money moves happen inside Congress itself.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Perhaps the most revealing moment of the conference occurred at the end of the first day, during the keynote speech from 33-year-old Alex Clark.—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The high wattage that packed the ballroom included actors (Jeremy Renner introduced his friend Afanasieff, Jane Seymour talked up the careers of Britten and Lyle) and one very famous director, Steven Spielberg, who helped close out the ceremony with an eloquent speech to introduce Swift.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The documentary, which lands in theaters this weekend, creates a time capsule of videos, memories and eloquent observations that add up to work of incredible beauty and heartache.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Harmony, balance, and structure come together in a rich, expressive bubbly.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Other colored stones are also gaining traction as couples explore more expressive options beyond the traditional diamond.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Airbag thefts are on the rise across the city, affecting the North, South and West sides alike, reminiscent of the airbag theft wave that hit during the 1990s as airbags became standard equipment in vehicles.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The role was reminiscent of Draymond Green, who is expected to either pick up his player option or renegotiate on a long-term deal.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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