pupping

present participle of pup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pupping
Verb
  • Later, a geyser erupted, spawning eyeballs that float upward in bubbles.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • One of the main focuses is breeding coral species that are more resilient to future heat waves, O'Neil said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2025
  • More government investment in affordable spaying and neutering services, in shelter resources and in strengthening enforcement of breeding laws would help curb the population of pets that need homes, said Judie Mancuso, founder of Social Compassion in Legislation.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Pupping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pupping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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