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Recent Examples of spawning
Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The spawning season extends from late February or early March to August or early September, varying slightly in length from year to year.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
In the wild, corals release eggs and sperm into the sea during mass spawning events, but rising temperatures are disrupting these delicate cycles.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 28 May 2026
One of the world's busiest airports, DEN is known for spawning conspiracy theories due to its many seemingly strange details, including its vast underground tunnels, vibrant murals and a large blue mustang sculpture with glowing red eyes.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Officials say cool water releases from Lake Powell in 2024 and 2025 successfully prevented spawning.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 27 May 2026
When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.
—Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Officials say cool water releases from Lake Powell in 2024 and 2025 successfully prevented spawning.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Restoring habitat Loss of spawning and rearing habitat is one of the biggest long-term challenges for California salmon.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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
His predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 18 May 2026
These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Easy trails lead to roaring Nugget Falls, while boardwalks along Steep Creek offer chances to spot spawning salmon and black bears.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The 1982 toy became a phenomenon, spawning the Masters of the Universe franchise with over 125 million toys sold in three years.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Also spawning spinoff projects like Bad Grandpa, the franchise has brought in over $500M worldwide to date, all told.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Sometimes distinguished by their spots, male channel cats can be mostly black or dark blue on their upper body during spawning season.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
The spawning season extends from late February or early March to August or early September, varying slightly in length from year to year.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
In the wild, corals release eggs and sperm into the sea during mass spawning events, but rising temperatures are disrupting these delicate cycles.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 28 May 2026
One of the world's busiest airports, DEN is known for spawning conspiracy theories due to its many seemingly strange details, including its vast underground tunnels, vibrant murals and a large blue mustang sculpture with glowing red eyes.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Officials say cool water releases from Lake Powell in 2024 and 2025 successfully prevented spawning.
—Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 27 May 2026
When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.
—Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Officials say cool water releases from Lake Powell in 2024 and 2025 successfully prevented spawning.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Restoring habitat Loss of spawning and rearing habitat is one of the biggest long-term challenges for California salmon.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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
His predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 18 May 2026
These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Easy trails lead to roaring Nugget Falls, while boardwalks along Steep Creek offer chances to spot spawning salmon and black bears.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The 1982 toy became a phenomenon, spawning the Masters of the Universe franchise with over 125 million toys sold in three years.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Also spawning spinoff projects like Bad Grandpa, the franchise has brought in over $500M worldwide to date, all told.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawning
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The district says residents can help limit mosquito breeding by removing standing water around their homes, including in buckets, bird baths and other containers where mosquitoes can lay eggs.—
Joe Van Ryn,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Its primary objective is to analyze the performance of the plant’s breeding blanket, a component that absorbs thermal energy from the fusion core and provides a radiation barrier for the surrounding magnetic systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Sex makes its way into the story, first, from the mother’s perspective, as something to be avoided, and then as something that has to lead to procreation—and soon.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Your book The Novel and the Problem of New Life traces the novel’s ambivalence or even hostility to procreation, but also toward artistic reproduction.—
Aaron Matz,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Verb
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First, the investor can gain leverage by generating the cash needed to go long by selling something else short, resulting in a net $0 cash outlay.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Before launching Getmany, Kozak spent nearly a decade operating agencies on Upwork, reportedly generating more than US$5 million in total agency revenue and personally earning more than US$1 million through the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Storms may start early in the afternoon and continue through the remainder of the evening into early Thursday, bringing with them threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, heavy downpours and flooding.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The idea of bringing Pip to the local dog park flooded me with terror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Humming cooling systems, rumbling diesel generators and whirring fans can be heard continuously hundreds of feet around them, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, prompting reports from residents of headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Republican Jim Desmond and Democrat Marni von Wilpert were leading other primary candidates by wide margins based on early results, prompting both campaigns to quickly pivot to what could be a bruising fall.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Verb
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When a crop such as lettuce is done producing, it is cut at ground level so the roots stay in the ground, helping feed soil microbes.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Djokovic held a 2-0 set lead, but the 19-year-old Brazilian bounced back to win the next three sets – producing the stunning victory against the Serbian superstar.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Spawning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spawning. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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