pupping

Definition of puppingnext
present participle of pup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pupping
Verb
  • Antisemitism is surging across the globe, reaching levels not seen since the end of World War II and spawning atrocities like the Hanukkah massacre at Australia’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.
    Elliott Broidy, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Photos of Macron in his statement shades went viral, spawning countless memes and comments with references to ‘80s films such as Top Gun, Cobra, and Terminator.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The nonprofit is urging both governments to ensure the mammals will not be used for breeding if they are transported to the United States.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Inside a lab in Redland, behind double doors that require a lab coat to enter, a team of scientists is breeding a tiny terror.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Pupping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pupping. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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