whelping

present participle of whelp

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whelping
kindling
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, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Whelping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whelping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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