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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
The pregnant influencer, 35, is expecting another baby girl with her husband Emeka Ihedigo, sharing the news exclusively with PEOPLE.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Three of my close friends got pregnant this year.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Oct. 2025
His wife, pregnant with twins, was severely anemic.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Flu vaccination rates among pregnant women have dropped consistently since the 2019-2020 flu season, when nearly 57% of pregnant women were vaccinated, compared to last year’s nadir of 38%.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Three of my close friends got pregnant this year.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Oct. 2025
His wife, pregnant with twins, was severely anemic.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Flu vaccination rates among pregnant women have dropped consistently since the 2019-2020 flu season, when nearly 57% of pregnant women were vaccinated, compared to last year’s nadir of 38%.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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But as multiple advertising world sources note, Apple has hired its fair share of TV and streaming video veterans over the past couple of years, which, when combined with this newfound desire to cut deals to expand Apple TV’s reach, is certainly suggestive of broader ambitions.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Competing in a new space The upcoming feature puts OpenAI in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot, which has leaned into suggestive and anime-style interactions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The maternity concierge serves as a liaison, guiding expectant parents through the multifaceted stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, alleviating anxiety and stress while assisting families in navigating the journey.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Fedorus recalled her initial concerns as a then-expectant parent in a personal essay for the CBC.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The rapper wears a figure-hugging red dress with a revealing neckline and small cutouts throughout.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The episodes included many famous guests, including Obama, as well as Robin Williams and Paul McCartney, and offered a revealing look at Maron’s own life, with the host often talking about his personal life, pet peeves and grudges and relationships with the guests on the show.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 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
Adjective
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The Creature survives, becomes smarter and even eloquent, and vengefully chases Frankenstein all the way to the Arctic.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Kidman was eloquent and warm, leavening her more introspective thoughts with a twinkly laugh.—
Wendell Steavenson,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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There’s a little freedom to his hockey, an expressive, creative way of looking at it.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the mill offers experimental coatings and creative color treatments, resulting in bold and expressive takes on denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But that created a messy, cluttered look more reminiscent of a clearance store.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Still, the kiss-off sounds sweet over lush strings reminiscent of early-’70s Isaac Hayes, and Swims has the chops to make the lyrics resound without coming off distastefully bitter.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Disposable cameras are also giving Gen Z the ability to make more meaningful and authentic memories, according to Morgan.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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But for the actors, the most meaningful feedback has come from Springsteen’s family.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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