procreates

Definition of procreatesnext
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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Verb
  • One ecosystem reproduces itself through procedure; the other through attention.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • EagleMania not just reproduces the music of the famous rock band with their five-part harmony and guitar work but captures their distinct sound.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Separate Offshoots The aloe plant propagates itself by growing offshoots, known as pups.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The nature of the American political system propagates scads of lawyers and poseurs who blather on endlessly, promising everything and delivering little.
    Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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  • Back in Kevin Malone mode, Baumgartner multiplies many times over during a busy workday in a visual demonstration of the product that financial tech sponsor Ramp is selling.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The risk of harmful drug interactions, duplicate therapies, or dangerous dosing errors multiplies exponentially when the pharmacist’s role as patient advocate in health care is diminished.
    Ryan N. Hansen, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Procreates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procreates. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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