pupping

Definition of puppingnext
present participle of pup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pupping
Verb
  • 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
  • This embrace of coal is a short-term fix—extending the life spans of older coal-burning plants rather than spawning a wave of new ones.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 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, 25 May 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
  • Females are not released but may be used for breeding in the laboratory.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • To test the effect of this dysfunctional receptor on the plant’s defenses, the team began breeding the plants for their experiment.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
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“Pupping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pupping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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