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noun

as in breeding

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verb

present participle of spawn
as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) these artists spawned a whole new movement in painting

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Recent Examples of spawning
Noun
Thankfully, the flick was a huge hit, thanks to Tobey Maguire's excellent performance, Raimi's genius for vertiginous action, and Willem Dafoe's meme-spawning performance as Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 The disease appears most common in larger fish of reproductive age, another clue that spawning behavior may be involved. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Brown bullheads are known to gather closely during spawning season, which could give cancer cells opportunities to move from one host to another through close proximity. — Dr. Yonathan Daniel, ABC News, 25 July 2026 What began as a bold social satire — blending visceral action with a critique of corporate greed, privatization, and the nature of identity — has resonated across generations, spawning sequels, television series, video games and comic books. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 Wildfires and damage to spawning habitat further contributed to declining populations. — Velvet Wu july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 To protect grunion during their peak spawning period, CDFW prohibits fishing from April through June. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 But the development stalled, spawning lawsuits and disputes over $20 million in unpaid work. — Carolyn Komatsoulis updated July 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026 Large numbers of huge anadromous brown trout move inshore each spring to feed on spawning smelt and alewives. — Tom Opre, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
Verb
Fish in his regular local lake were spawning in their thousands, providing plenty of action. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 And just as mobile phone use evolved in Africa in different ways from other parts of the world, spawning earlier and more prolific adoption of digital payments, AI use and deployment will differ. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 The film has proved both controversial and enduring, spawning an eight-film franchise and earning its chainsaw-wielding antagonist, Leatherface, a spot among film’s most iconic horror villains. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 Turbid inflows prove particularly disruptive in lakes where fish are spawning, as the dirty — and typically colder — water will push fish off their beds. — David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026 Sanford and Son ran for six seasons, spawning two spinoffs (Grady and Sanford Arms) as well as a sequel series (Sanford). — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 New church Less than a generation later, the Protestant Reformation transformed Christianity, dividing Europe and spawning brutal violence. — Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 Grunion are known to make a faint squeaking noise while spawning. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawning
  1. breeding
  2. creating
  3. procreation
  4. causing
  5. generating
  6. bringing
  7. prompting
  8. producing
Noun
  • The moist bacteria-and-fungus-breeding environment created within shoes is something most of us try to ignore.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The result of random breeding is a population of dogs with a wide range of behavioral predispositions.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeding
Verb
  • That means strengthening the connection between our clubs and their communities, creating unforgettable experiences for fans, and making sure the excitement generated this summer becomes lasting momentum for Major League Soccer.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That entailed creating a sizzle reel with a lot of flashy effects in hopes of convincing Universal to get behind the new budget and schedule.
    — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of creating
Noun
  • For those not familiar with the term, anti-natalism is a philosophical stance that views life as unacceptably full of suffering and procreation as a morally indefensible thing.
    — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 July 2026
  • Sex makes its way into the story, first, from the mother’s perspective, as something to be avoided, and then as something that has to lead to procreation—and soon.
    — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Definition of procreation
Verb
  • The demand for memory chips in the data centers being built to power AI is causing a shortage and sending prices skyrocketing.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Rodriguez was appointed after Republican senators held the seat open for three years, causing backed up court dockets, some experts said.
    — Julia Coin July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of causing
Verb
  • The trip to the UK and the family vacation have demonstrated once again that Markle remains one of the figures most capable of generating international buzz.
    — Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The employees generating the most output are not necessarily producing the most value.
    — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Later, the Aries Moon enters your 4th House of Home, bringing attention back to your foundation.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Shapiros were accused by some followers of bringing Kala into their family for financial gain.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • Rollins brought up the Bloodline, prompting back-and-forth strikes from the two former brothers.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Walbert Ureña, the Angels' starter who helped lead the shutout, did not offer similar complaints, prompting some fans to wonder whether Misiorowski's postgame comments were simply an excuse for an uncharacteristically rough outing.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of prompting
Verb
  • Fortunately, the design firm of Claesson Koivisto Rune overcame the obstacles, producing a triumph of Swedish style—a modest, minimalist, yet supremely comfortable property housed in two low, long buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The employees generating the most output are not necessarily producing the most value.
    — Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of producing

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