broods 1 of 2

verb

Definition of broodsnext
present tense third-person singular of brood
as in spawns
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop don't disturb the hen while she's brooding

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broods

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noun

plural of brood
1
as in clutches

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2
as in households

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  1. clutches
  2. households
  3. sits
  4. swarms
  5. blood
  6. colonies
  7. batteries
  8. pods
Noun
  • The film is set in 1957, just after the country escaped the threat of fascism of the Nazis, only to fall into the clutches of communist Josef Broz Tito, who was no less shy about casting off dissenting voices, including those of the gay community.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The film is set in 1957, just after the country escaped the threat of fascism of the Nazis, only to fall into the clutches of communist Josef Broz Tito, who was no less shy about casting off dissenting voices, including those of the gay community.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of clutches
Noun
  • Whether through scams, strained savings or costs of living going up, half of older Americans — that’s 27 million households — can’t afford their basic needs.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Of its about 94,000 students, 65% came from impoverished households, nearly 19% received English language supports, 14% had disabilities and nearly 3% were homeless.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of households
Verb
  • Accessible by ferry from Port Aransas, which sits just across the shipping channel, this 21-mile-long island offers nothing more than pristine Gulf Coast wilderness, and keen-eyed travelers often stumble upon sand dollars, lightning whelks, angel wings, and conchs.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The death toll in last month's attack at a German Christmas market now sits at six after a woman was unable to recover from her injuries.
    Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of sits
Noun
  • Magnetic swarms assemble Scientists are increasingly studying how robot swarms can collectively achieve goals, drawing inspiration from ants that work together to bridge gaps or form rafts to survive floods.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.
    Kira Wakeam, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of swarms
Noun
  • With arteriosclerosis, the arterial walls become thickened and less elastic, which can restrict blood flow and make the heart have to work harder to pump blood through the body.1 In atherosclerosis, the artery stiffness is due to plaque buildup within the arterial walls.
    Anisha Shah, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
  • According to research, vaping, like smoking, has an immediate negative effect on the user’s blood flow — even if the vape does not contain any nicotine.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of blood
Noun
  • In the 1600s, the Alkmaar market traded millions of pounds of cheese, exporting it throughout Europe and European colonies.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, state lawmakers declared closed colonies inhumane because the animals are held captive.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of colonies
Noun
  • Lenovo batteries work best above 41ºF.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • To eliminate the need for disposable AA batteries, Satechi has built a rechargeable 2,500mAh battery into the SM3 that can be charged via the keyboard’s USB-C port.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of batteries
Noun
  • And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The vitality pool boasts six specialized hydrotherapy pods overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pods
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