PUPPING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

pupping

verb

present participle of pup

as in calving

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The area is still going strong with Hurricane Simon and appears on the verge of spawning another one that will really ramp up in strength, Klotzbach said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
This movie was massive, spawning three sequels, a spinoff TV series, and more.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 9 Oct. 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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But with people in charge, these animals will also likely be excluded from breeding and have less of a chance of passing their genes on.

— Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
The buck, tongue lolling, looked exhausted from chasing and breeding his doe.

— Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of breeding

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