pupping

present participle of pup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pupping
Verb
  • Grunion are known to make a faint squeaking noise while spawning.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
  • Like Heated Rivalry before it, Off Campus became an instant sensation, spawning a passionate fanbase that’s ready to see how the rest of Kennedy’s books might be adapted in future seasons.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 May 2026
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, 9 June 2026
  • Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.
    Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The islands, which sit about 2,485 miles (4,000 kilometers) southwest of mainland Australia have long been an isolated sanctuary for breeding birds and marine mammals.
    Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • There were also breeding facilities in the state.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
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“Pupping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pupping. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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