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
In the past, she's been open about her struggles to get pregnant and shared in April that she's experienced five miscarriages while appearing on an episode of the SHE MD podcast.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 June 2025
The patient, too afraid to tell the doctor about it after going through that whole process, remained pregnant, and went on to have the baby.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
The employee, Jake Thomas Quinn, 27, was arrested on a complaint of assault of a pregnant person according to North Richland Hills police, Star Telegram media partner WFAA-TV reported.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
But the paper doesn’t contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women.
—Jackie Fortiér, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 June 2025
The patient, too afraid to tell the doctor about it after going through that whole process, remained pregnant, and went on to have the baby.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 June 2025
The employee, Jake Thomas Quinn, 27, was arrested on a complaint of assault of a pregnant person according to North Richland Hills police, Star Telegram media partner WFAA-TV reported.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
But the paper doesn’t contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women.
—Jackie Fortiér, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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Sabrina Carpenter is barking back at the backlash surrounding her suggestive album cover.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The actor claimed that Perry began texting him over the next few months, making suggestive advances and promising to help Dixon find a job.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
18 June 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,
18 June 2025
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The expectant mom, who's the daughter of Clint Eastwood and British actress Frances Fisher, first became a mother in September 2018.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville felt Shaw’s statements were painfully revealing.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett summed up the dispute in a revealing comment responding to a dissent from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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An eloquent necklace and matching earrings alongside delicate rings were styled as a part of her red carpet look.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Ambient background music plays, and eloquent placemats beckon you to your spot at the table.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2025
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Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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When transiting the bold and expressive sign of Leo, the messenger planet takes on a more theatrical flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The maneuver is reminiscent of Johnson forcing an out-loud reading of the American Rescue Act in 2021, which at the time sparked backlash from the Democratic majority.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 June 2025
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The interior would be reminiscent of the Art Deco designs that were popular in New York.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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In March, more than 250 advocates from 45 states gathered for our annual Headache on the Hill event in Washington, directly engaging lawmakers to advocate for meaningful legislative change.—
Julienne Verdi,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Young entrepreneurs who share their journey—including what drives them beyond profit—tend to attract more meaningful connections and opportunities than those who only list accomplishments.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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