as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
some people say that honest politicians are a rare breed
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment
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as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes
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Recent Examples of breed
Corey Hutchins, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Kinsky is part of the new breed of goalkeepers who instinctively look to play short passes from goal kicks and can receive the ball and make intelligent decisions under pressure to beat the opposition press.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
China’s demo reactor could breed nuclear fuel from rare earth waste
Emily Waltz
Yu-Tzu Chiu
30 Dec 2024
3 min read
Edmon de Haro
After a half-century hiatus, thorium has returned to the front lines of nuclear power research as a source of fuel.
—Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
An evolution in news mapping Often housed in higher-ed journalism departments, this new breed of local news and information mapmakers are equipped with rapidly developing tech tools.
—Corey Hutchins, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Kinsky is part of the new breed of goalkeepers who instinctively look to play short passes from goal kicks and can receive the ball and make intelligent decisions under pressure to beat the opposition press.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
The late nurseryman and renowned camellia propagator Kosaku Sawada bred some of the plants featured in the garden.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
China’s demo reactor could breed nuclear fuel from rare earth waste
Emily Waltz
Yu-Tzu Chiu
30 Dec 2024
3 min read
Edmon de Haro
After a half-century hiatus, thorium has returned to the front lines of nuclear power research as a source of fuel.
—Emily Waltz, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breed
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Over generations, the pair have become so intertwined that now the fungus can’t reproduce without its endosymbiont.—
Molly Herring,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
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In light of these challenges, perhaps there's a way to reproduce the observed features of the universe without needing an inflaton.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Since launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals last week, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have raised and pledged more than $4 million in emergency aid to music people affected by the wildfires.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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These actions have raised concerns within the scientific community about potential disruptions to research and the dissemination of health information.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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Scientific studies in the laboratory setting suggest that cold may cause more energy consumption, potentially burning more calories.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Fire investigators determined that that previous fire was caused by an electrical problem inside a wall.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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After the acquisition was complete, Musk began sleeping at the Twitter offices in San Francisco.—
Zoë Schiffer,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
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Over the weekend, tens of thousands waited to begin the journey, sleeping on the roads overnight, as Israel blocked the main thoroughfare, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of the ceasefire.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Its Ne Cede Malis Block was studied by University of California, Davis in the 1980s after the winery discovered field blend Petite Sirah vines and other Rhone varieties that were planted there in the 1930s.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2025
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Indiana is home to a new initiative aimed at keeping the next generation of Hoosier entrepreneurs planted here in the state.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whenever a new social app is announced, there's an intense digital stampede as influencers of all kinds rush to claim territory in the new world.—
Kim Key,
PCMAG,
17 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Although plants can technically be propagated in other seasons, the best time to propagate prayer plants is in spring to early summer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump's administration could use bitcoin mining dominance to propagate a framework that aligns with U.S. geopolitical goals.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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By seamlessly integrating features like shoppable videos and fostering direct community engagement, Orme elevates the ROI on content creation, turning every piece of content into a powerful tool for customer acquisition and loyalty.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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This trend fosters a sense of individuality and cultural depth, making every space feel distinctive and meaningful.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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