Thesaurus results for PROCREATE

procreate

verb

ˈprō-krē-ˌāt

Definition of procreate

as in to reproduce

to bring forth offspring the common perception that our Puritan forebears procreated more out of a sense of duty than from desire

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Recent Examples of procreate As Bombardieri’s Baby Decision argues, treating the question like a single binary—to procreate or not—risks reducing a very chewy discussion. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 Van Winkle’s sign said that bombing for peace was the equivalent of procreating for virginity. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026 All of the above borrow from long-standing rumors that Hitler procreated, but all are united in their ultimate condemnation of the führer. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026 In the summer, mountain pine beetles emerge from the now-dead tree in which they were born and seek a new tree nearby to procreate and lay eggs. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for procreate

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The fish eat invasive weeds but don’t reproduce, leading to annual fish stocking.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
The method generates complex patterns that are difficult for classical systems to reproduce.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026