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Recent Examples of spawning
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Beyond the question of how an angrite-spawning protoplanet could have arisen so early on, the details of its demise are unknown.
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Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
Sometimes distinguished by their spots, male channel cats can be mostly black or dark blue on their upper body during spawning season.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Officials say cool water releases from Lake Powell in 2024 and 2025 successfully prevented spawning.
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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.
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Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
New church Less than a generation later, the Protestant Reformation transformed Christianity, dividing Europe and spawning brutal violence.
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Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Grunion are known to make a faint squeaking noise while spawning.
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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.
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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.
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Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
His predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.
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Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Easy trails lead to roaring Nugget Falls, while boardwalks along Steep Creek offer chances to spot spawning salmon and black bears.
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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.
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Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The journey is so difficult that salmon die after spawning, a phenomenon known as semelparity.
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Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Beyond the question of how an angrite-spawning protoplanet could have arisen so early on, the details of its demise are unknown.
—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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
Verb
These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
New church Less than a generation later, the Protestant Reformation transformed Christianity, dividing Europe and spawning brutal violence.
—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawning
Noun
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That posture has guided not only the book but also the expansion of the Freakonomics universe into a long-running podcast and live conversations that explore everything from education to horse breeding.
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The zoo, which opened in its current location in 1997, hosts a successful breeding program for the endangered clouded leopard.
Verb
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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.
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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.
Verb
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Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.
Verb
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His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
Verb
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Penn Station New York access will be limited again after the match to accommodate trains bringing fans back from the stadium.
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
Verb
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But the university ignored the committee’s findings, prompting Kil to seek arbitration, which was held in March.
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Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon, prompting you to examine the effects of perspective.
Verb
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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“Spawning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spawning. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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