1
as in gone
containing unborn young within the body
we only realized that our cat had been pregnant when she unexpectedly delivered three kittens
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
a pregnant silence followed the ill-advised attempt at humor
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Recent Examples of pregnant
Listen to this article Two female migrants, one of whom was pregnant, were rescued last week by Border Patrol agents and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office after they became stranded in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area after crossing illegally into the United States.
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Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The resolution from the moms allows a proxy voting process for lawmakers who have given birth or pregnant lawmakers who are unable to travel safely or have a serious medical condition.
—Lisa Mascaro and Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Ladapo and others argue even tiny amounts of fluoride present health risks for developing fetuses when pregnant women drink tap water.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
While short-term use appears to be safe, long-term safety remains unclear, especially among children, older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
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Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
The resolution from the moms allows a proxy voting process for lawmakers who have given birth or pregnant lawmakers who are unable to travel safely or have a serious medical condition.
—Lisa Mascaro and Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Ladapo and others argue even tiny amounts of fluoride present health risks for developing fetuses when pregnant women drink tap water.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
While short-term use appears to be safe, long-term safety remains unclear, especially among children, older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
3 Oct. 2024
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The conversation even turned a bit suggestive toward the end of the episode, when Chung pulled out a series of questions from a jar to ask her husband.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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At night, its luminous structure will create suggestive shadow plays on the walls of the courtyard.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Garcia sat down for a revealing interview with Ak and Barak of Ring Champs ahead of his return to boxing.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Few living filmmakers have a list of collaborators longer or stranger than Errol Morris: Donald Trump (in perhaps his single most revealing interview), Donald Rumsfeld, Steve Bannon, Stephen Hawking.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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So the excited couple began making all the usual plans of expectant parents.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Many northern journalists and editorial boards cast civil rights protests in their own cities as dangerous and extreme, even when it was called out in the eloquent tones of Martin Luther King Jr. himself.—
Made by History,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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Charles Kenny, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, has been an eloquent exponent of this general view.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
28 Mar. 2025
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The dial is where things turn slightly more expressive.—
Steven Rogers,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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With Mercury stationing direct in Pisces — igniting your expressive fifth house of love, creativity and passion — everything from your hobbies to your romantic longings is getting back on track.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This feat is reminiscent of another very famous one that Nicklaus himself pulled off at the 2010 Senior PGA Championship.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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What can leaders do to create an environment where employees can thrive with meaningful work?—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This accountability between sustainability initiatives and resilience among uncertainty is sparking more honest conversations, leading to more realistic goal setting and, ultimately, more meaningful progress.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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