Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for descendants
Noun
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Watches made now cannot be a problem for my successors.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024 -
By staying engaged, mentoring successors, and helping employees embrace change, acquired leaders set the business up for success while preserving their own professional integrity.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Similar to seahorses, male pipefish give birth to offspring.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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That gene is then passed down to offspring at a higher-than-normal rate, gradually reducing the population’s ability to reproduce.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Her fiancé at the time wasn't ready for children, but Zirkle didn't have time to wait.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Snyder once again used his own life and the pure optimism of his children in our real-life divisive world, to create a Batman that lives and breathes on that dynamic need to keep going no matter the circumstances.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Eligible claimants can file online at the official website.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
18 Dec. 2024
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In January 2024, the average monthly retirement benefit for Social Security claimants was $1,907.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Descendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descendants. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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