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Recent Examples of 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
Dams have blocked access to vast areas of historical spawning habitat.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Seafood, when caught wild, varies in price due to water temperatures, spawning, overfishing and other factors.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
And hammering a prime spawning flat unremittingly will just as surely scatter the fish to find their springtime bliss elsewhere.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
In Redding, crews are placing large rocks and trees into the Sacramento River to improve spawning conditions and protect young fish.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The spawning of the mag 7 took place during the mini-banking crisis of March 2023, when credit froze for many companies.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 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
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
Dams have blocked access to vast areas of historical spawning habitat.
—Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Seafood, when caught wild, varies in price due to water temperatures, spawning, overfishing and other factors.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
And hammering a prime spawning flat unremittingly will just as surely scatter the fish to find their springtime bliss elsewhere.
—John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
In Redding, crews are placing large rocks and trees into the Sacramento River to improve spawning conditions and protect young fish.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The spawning of the mag 7 took place during the mini-banking crisis of March 2023, when credit froze for many companies.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Apr. 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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Ramaphosa was a wealthy businessman before becoming president and is known for his love of livestock and game breeding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Rudisha, known as Rudy, came to the Denver Zoo in 2016 after the Oklahoma City Zoo retired him from a breeding recommendation program.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The combination is simple yet complex, creating a subtle sweetness.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The intricate, contrasting embroidery detail on this babydoll dress is stunning, creating a cool textural element to this look.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Protagonists weigh the emotional and logistical pros, cons, and costs of procreation under less than ideal conditions.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mobile or small cluster targets hiding in residential areas are far better dealt with by drones, causing minimal surrounding damage, especially when dealing with a nominally friendly country like Iraq.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Washing your hair once a week can help replenish natural hair oils that moisturize your hair and scalp, without causing excess greasiness.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
25 May 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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The New Year eventually came, bringing with it fresh hopes and prayers and celebrations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Fresh Market of Northtown Plans for a brand new, full-service grocery store in North Kansas City moved forward Tuesday evening, making the city one step closer to accomplishing a years-long goal of bringing a new grocer to the area.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The approach of both Biden and then Harris to this issue angered progressives, prompting many to vote for third parties in numbers that may have made the difference in swing states like Michigan.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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The concerts were canceled after the terrorist plot was uncovered, prompting Swifties to take to the streets to come together in an act of communal support.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
28 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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