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these artists spawned a whole new movement in painting
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Recent Examples of spawning
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The dating competition, which features several women vying to capture the heart of one man, has been a franchise-spawning hit.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
After the spawning season, the bass will be returned to Gomez to be released a third time into Lake Alan Henry.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
Sturgeon management The sturgeon population has increased in the past 20 years due to rearing and stocking efforts, research and protection of spawning adults, according to the DNR.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Experiments and field observations showed that fine sand particles get carried inward and settle in this central zone, providing a soft, safe patch for females to use as a spawning site.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Cooler temperatures found in the north branch of the Milwaukee River watershed are critical for trout spawning and trout populations are of great concern, Nenn said.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The annual spawning season closure affects species such as black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, red and rock hind grouper, among others.
—Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
The scandal also became a sort of spectacle, spawning reenactments and prompting musical artists to issue warnings ahead of shows.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
That was the game that saw Perry ejected just a few minutes in, followed by him having to make the long walk from the rink to the dressing room at the Cotton Bowl, spawning a million memes in the process.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Large language models, like Google Gemini and Claude, are continually spawning new iterations.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
These projects are spawning new suppliers and accelerating growth for specialized players that sit upstream of utilities and hyperscalers.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
The band was the first to sanction fan taping at their concerts, spawning an abundance of homespun recordings that have been collected, traded and debated for decades.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Yet the show, centered on the murder of Laura Palmer, became a surprise sensation — lasting two seasons, spawning a prequel movie, and returning two decades later for a revival season.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
Unverified theories and wild speculation are sapping law enforcement resources, flooding tip lines with false leads and spawning conspiracy theories targeting innocent people, including family members.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The dating competition, which features several women vying to capture the heart of one man, has been a franchise-spawning hit.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
After the spawning season, the bass will be returned to Gomez to be released a third time into Lake Alan Henry.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
Sturgeon management The sturgeon population has increased in the past 20 years due to rearing and stocking efforts, research and protection of spawning adults, according to the DNR.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Experiments and field observations showed that fine sand particles get carried inward and settle in this central zone, providing a soft, safe patch for females to use as a spawning site.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Cooler temperatures found in the north branch of the Milwaukee River watershed are critical for trout spawning and trout populations are of great concern, Nenn said.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The annual spawning season closure affects species such as black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, red and rock hind grouper, among others.
—Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
The scandal also became a sort of spectacle, spawning reenactments and prompting musical artists to issue warnings ahead of shows.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
The movie also offers a bunch of original Charli XCX tunes, spawning a soundtrack much better than the singer’s own lackluster mockumentary.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
That was the game that saw Perry ejected just a few minutes in, followed by him having to make the long walk from the rink to the dressing room at the Cotton Bowl, spawning a million memes in the process.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Large language models, like Google Gemini and Claude, are continually spawning new iterations.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
These projects are spawning new suppliers and accelerating growth for specialized players that sit upstream of utilities and hyperscalers.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
The band was the first to sanction fan taping at their concerts, spawning an abundance of homespun recordings that have been collected, traded and debated for decades.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Yet the show, centered on the murder of Laura Palmer, became a surprise sensation — lasting two seasons, spawning a prequel movie, and returning two decades later for a revival season.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawning
Noun
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In 2021, Morobe was paired with Keweng, a female tree kangaroo, for breeding and sired two daughters, Paia and Ren, according to the zoo.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gatorland features hundreds of reptiles, as well as other animals, plus gator wrestling, a zip-line course that travels over the breeding marsh, an off-road attraction, old Florida charm and an iconic entrance that encourages visitors to walk through oversized alligator jaws.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Running gags include Moses’ age, certain players’ penchant for forgetfulness and star receiver Stefon Diggs’ proclivity for procreation.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Every human culture known to science has some form of dance – remarkable for something that, on face value, does not satisfy any basic need for sustenance or procreation.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The winds also gusted as high as 43 mph at San Diego International Airport, delaying 246 flights, and whipped up ocean waves that are expected to reach the 9- to 12-foot range this week at local beaches, potentially causing beach erosion.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And some say Mercor is causing job displacement, replacing stable full-time careers with gig work that will contribute to AI taking human jobs.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Researchers have become successful in generating electricity from compression using a flexible nylon-film device.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The endorsement comes years after Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka, who later won a Nobel Prize for his stem cell research, first succeeded in generating iPS cells from mice in 2006.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meyer was charged with bringing a new rigor to negotiations with the league, and the current deal reflects some success.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tesla’s fledgling robotaxi service logged five new crashes in December and January, bringing the total to 14 since launching in Austin, Texas, last summer.—
Jordyn Grzelewski,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Today, Korean beauty brands are sold widely in stores across America, including Costco, Target and Sephora – the latter in January 2026 signed a notable partnership with Olive Young, prompting the K-beauty retailer to open its own stores in the US for the first time this year.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson said advances in forensic testing excluded Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen as suspects, prompting an appeals court to dismiss their cases pending further investigation.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The near side has a thin crust, low topography and KREEP, a geochemical component rich in heat-producing radioactive elements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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These areas mimic a natural desert oasis environment, where trees are clumped together and left to grow naturally, producing fruit and nourishing the local wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Spawning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spawning. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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