procreates

present tense third-person singular of procreate
as in reproduces
to bring forth offspring the common perception that our Puritan forebears procreated more out of a sense of duty than from desire

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  • Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Hawley even reproduces the kidnapping scene from the film, but with Dorothy as the intended kidnapee.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • The former is a young plant company, which propagates seedlings and ships them off to be planted worldwide.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Understanding how heat propagates in such states may improve models of their evolution and internal structure.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • But when the creature’s caretaking rules are broken, the Mogwai multiplies into an array of destructive green killer monsters.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Each factor multiplies the options from element ratios to heat treatment and additives.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Procreates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procreates. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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