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
Acetaminophen, the drug marketed under the name Tylenol, is the first line medication for treating fever in pregnant women, and the alternatives, as the obstetrician and professor at the University of Liverpool knew, can be dangerous.
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
The content creator, 35, is pregnant and expecting her fourth baby, her first with husband Igor Ten.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
For instance, in 1983 at the entrance to the San Diego Zoo, a 4-year-old girl was killed, and in 2013, a pregnant woman and a man were injured when a tree fell on them at the UC San Diego campus, the lawsuit reads.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Scarborough’s daughter, who was three months pregnant, had been shot twice in the heart.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
The content creator, 35, is pregnant and expecting her fourth baby, her first with husband Igor Ten.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
For instance, in 1983 at the entrance to the San Diego Zoo, a 4-year-old girl was killed, and in 2013, a pregnant woman and a man were injured when a tree fell on them at the UC San Diego campus, the lawsuit reads.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Scarborough’s daughter, who was three months pregnant, had been shot twice in the heart.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
Adjective
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Small settings changes can make a big difference in reducing exposure to harmful or suggestive content.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some of the women complained about unwanted touches, flirting, kisses and suggestive comments.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In the clip, the expectant mom sets up the camera before calling everyone together to deliver the news.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dayne is really expectant of himself in those moments.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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This transit is emotionally raw and revealing, making the darker undercurrents within our community spaces impossible to ignore.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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When a cup is sunk, players must decide whether to answer a revealing question or take on a mystery wing, with heat levels ranging from mild to merciless.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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Oscar Isaac plays the pompous Victor Frankenstein, though Jacob Elordi steals the movie as the tragic and eloquent Creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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With the photographs, beloved quotes from figures such as the founder of fashion retailer Moda Operandi, Lauren Santo Domingo, and emotional ephemera not limited to eloquent caftans plus chic suiting, chosen to be displayed, each item was handpicked due to its sentimental meaning to Talley.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Blomstadt has such a kind and expressive face, and the camera lingers on the different instruments in the orchestra, which is perfect for fuelling the imagination of a music-mad toddler.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s no better way to fill the home with holiday cheer than through expressive decorating.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Split actions have been accentuated as an early staple of the Adelman regime — reminiscent of his father’s elbow-entry offenses — with the three-time MVP center playing puppet master from the middle of the floor.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Multiple editors noted that the texture was more reminiscent of strawberry jam than cranberry sauce.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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This skill ensures strategic clarity, fosters innovation and balances human insight with tech efficiency, enabling leaders to navigate uncertainty and drive meaningful outcomes in dynamic workplaces.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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