as in producing
to bring forth from the womb
back in those days a woman her age would have birthed several children
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Recent Examples of birthing
The woman responsible for birthing Cristiano Ronaldo caused quite the stir in Pompano Beach on Monday.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
During the siege, he got used to doing everything from birthing babies to setting broken bones and caring for geriatric patients and those with chronic diseases.
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Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
The women would gather in the bedroom, now made over into a birthing chamber and free of men.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
In the days after delivery, a birthing person’s hormones change.
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Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
12 June 2026
This is also birthing season, meaning lots of baby animals!
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Birthing people, people of birthing capabilities, individuals who may birth — this is not how normal human beings speak.
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Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Sunday’s forecast shows the storm system moving out of the area and birthing a sunny day with a high near 82 degrees.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
Of her birthing me, sacrificing for me, unconditionally loving me.
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Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
During the siege, he got used to doing everything from birthing babies to setting broken bones and caring for geriatric patients and those with chronic diseases.
—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
The women would gather in the bedroom, now made over into a birthing chamber and free of men.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
In the days after delivery, a birthing person’s hormones change.
—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
12 June 2026
This is also birthing season, meaning lots of baby animals!
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Birthing people, people of birthing capabilities, individuals who may birth — this is not how normal human beings speak.
—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Sunday’s forecast shows the storm system moving out of the area and birthing a sunny day with a high near 82 degrees.
—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
Of her birthing me, sacrificing for me, unconditionally loving me.
—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthing
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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Swift and Kelce opted against having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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Paparazzi are posted up outside MSG snapping photos of workers ripping up carpets and delivering drapery.
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Fundamentals eBay trades at a discount to the industry while delivering stronger profitability than peers.
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Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).
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Key strands of the film are about mothering with laser focus on the parents played by Okonedo and Mallen.
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“Birthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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