1
as in hatch
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2
as in swarm
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Recent Examples of brood
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
But the interview revealed Francis as a complex, brooding figure—a Catholic whose deep faith seemed personal more than theological or institutional, and a cleric who was at once self-critical and critical of the Church he had been elected to lead.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
The two broods last emerged in 1803, and the next double-emergence is predicted in 2245.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Fatal 4-Way United States Championship Match Champion Jacob Fatu faces a monumental challenge defending against three elite competitors: the charismatic LA Knight, the brooding Damian Priest, and the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
But the interview revealed Francis as a complex, brooding figure—a Catholic whose deep faith seemed personal more than theological or institutional, and a cleric who was at once self-critical and critical of the Church he had been elected to lead.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Beyoncé recently shared intimate details about touring with her family in an interview with GQ in October 2024, showcasing her love and prioritization for her brood.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
The two broods last emerged in 1803, and the next double-emergence is predicted in 2245.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brood
Verb
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Once hatched in the water, the young ones must migrate across the road to the dry land to live during colder winter months.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Typically, chicks are banded around 20 days after hatching, giving their legs time to develop properly before attaching their bands, according to a list of Peregrine falcon milestones to watch.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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These two species can mate with one another, producing a hybrid, which can produce viable offspring.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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On Thursday morning, Hartley, the female of City Hall’s nesting peregrine pair, brought home a rat, and her five-week-old offspring Willow, Octavia, Emma and Chico feasted on the rodent.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Sasse, a former U.S. senator with little higher education experience before he was tapped as UF’s president, was greeted by a swarm of protestors who stormed the alumni hall’s lobby after a meeting with students ended.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Andrew: People in and from Seattle seem to have a unique gift for kicking up otherwise dormant swarms of infected!—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2025
Verb
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The reality-television series has spawned a number of spinoffs, including Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which is set to center on Willie and Korie and their children and is expected to premiere this summer.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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This isn’t the first time an MVP win has spawned a Rolex.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Others, who know the Jackie and Shadow's progeny lore, check in and offer prayers in the hope that the eaglets are healthy enough to survive any adverse weather conditions that may pop up.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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When people think of Tiger Woods progeny on the golf course, everyone's minds immediately go to his son, Charlie.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When the wind blew from the direction of the colony, ammonia concentrations skyrocketed as high as 13.5 parts per billion—1,000 times higher than the baseline value measured by the instruments.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Even after the penguins migrated from the area, the ammonia concentration was still more than 100 times higher than the baseline, as the penguin guano left at the colony site continued to emit the gas.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Jan sits alone at the table, stunned and bathed in the bright beam shining through the window.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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His fastballs Sunday sat at 93 mph, more than 1 mph harder than his season average.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Regardless of their room category, guests at Hotel Emma enjoy a bevy of luxe amenities.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Cynthia Nixon Cynthia Nixon favored a cool tone dress with a bevy of feathers at the hem courtesy of Richard Quinn‘s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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“Brood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brood. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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