PUPPING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

pupping

verb

present participle of pup

as in calving

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The format was part talk show, part first date, and the tone was often flirtatious and awkward, spawning several viral moments over the years.

— Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite a mixed reception from critics upon its release, Cruel Intentions has since become a cult classic, spawning a prequel, a sequel, a jukebox musical, and a TV series.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of spawning

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This wildfire season was supercharged by heavy rains in January that spurred vegetation growth, which became kindling when the summer heat arrived.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of kindling

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Transition Time When the rut is over, bulls are no longer interested in breeding and maintaining harems.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Researchers describe the approach as integrating biotechnology and AI to make crop breeding more efficient and less dependent on intensive manual work.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

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