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
Rescuers discovered a pregnant dog, who was deathly pale, anemic and fighting for her life moments before she was set to be euthanized.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
With over 27 years of experience in treating pregnant and birthing patients, here's her advice on the best ways of making sure a mom and baby both stay safe during pregnancy.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Adults over 60, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people are the most likely to get seriously ill from listeria.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Two women linked by murder On July 26, 1980, then-31-year-old Melzetta Gary was about eight weeks pregnant with her third child, a son.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
With over 27 years of experience in treating pregnant and birthing patients, here's her advice on the best ways of making sure a mom and baby both stay safe during pregnancy.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Adults over 60, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant people are the most likely to get seriously ill from listeria.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Two women linked by murder On July 26, 1980, then-31-year-old Melzetta Gary was about eight weeks pregnant with her third child, a son.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
Adjective
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This result is suggestive but not conclusive, as it was based on modeling and not direct measurements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Sep. 2025
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Gorham, New Hampshire Snugly situated in the shadow of the rugged Presidential mountains, Gorham is one of the Granite State’s most suggestive spots – and autumn in New England is a wonderful time to experience the town’s kaleidoscope of changing leaves.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On Wednesday, July 16, the expectant mom confirmed the exciting news of her pregnancy through a series of photos on Instagram, including a couple of shots of her with the comedian, a sonogram snap and memes from Love Island USA's latest season and Spongebob Squarepants.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Industry players were alert and expectant, even as costs at home remain high.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Never one to shy away from taking a risk while walking the red carpet, Johnson recently wore another revealing look when attending the Kering Foundation’s Care for Women Dinner earlier this month.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 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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His words are echoed by a man who goes back even further than the 74-year-old Roberts in commentator Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, who has seen it all in more than 60 years as an eloquent voice of Caribbean cricket.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Boggs’s biography, which foregrounds Baldwin’s deepest love relationships, is a moving and eloquent rejoinder to the decline narrative.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kicking off Fashion Month in New York, editors, buyers, and other industry creatives showed how people really dress, and naturally, Vogue’s very own led the way by staying true to their personal style and proving that fashion can be both expressive and lived-in.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
27 Sep. 2025
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Turner also inspired subsequent generations of painters with his expressive use of light, Stein said.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His singles are custom-made for arenas, with massive, cheery choruses reminiscent of peak ’80s MTV.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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But there’s a whole lot else going on here besides, beginning with that aforementioned lobby encounter between Mathias and blonde mystery woman Claude (Nadia Tereszkiewicz, more breathily reminiscent than ever of a younger Marion Cotillard).—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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Eve Lom’s dedication to meaningful connection is exemplified through its partnership with the renowned actress Li Qin.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Embracing innovations that enable producing only what is needed and minimizing material loss is essential for driving meaningful change.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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