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
Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 July 2025
In yearly tests of more than 240 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society, Inc., pit bull-type dogs consistently achieve a passing rate that’s as good as or better than the other most popular breeds.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Ari Daniel, NPR, 26 July 2025
These reminders can breed fear but show the world the realities of covering conflict.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 July 2025
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Noun
The surrendered dogs consisted of several different breeds, including shepherd mixes, pit bull-terrier mixes, lab mixes, a hound mix and a pit bull-terrier-akita mix, according to police.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 July 2025
In yearly tests of more than 240 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society, Inc., pit bull-type dogs consistently achieve a passing rate that’s as good as or better than the other most popular breeds.
—Lisa Bloch, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Verb
This is why the Brazilian Ministry of Health — in partnership with Fiocruz, its health research and development institution — and the World Mosquito Program are breeding and releasing swarms of Wolbitos in the country.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 26 July 2025
These reminders can breed fear but show the world the realities of covering conflict.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breed
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The disease is considered a highly invasive tumor in the central nervous system because its cells reproduce extremely quickly.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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With wild pigs reproducing rapidly and damaging both crops and ecosystems, researchers say more action is needed at the policy level.—
Vanessa Countryman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Funds for the Parkland Library reopening came from a mix of allocations in the city budget, federal American Rescue Plan funds and donations raised through the Library Foundation.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The payment comes as part of a final distribution plan in Young Buck’s bankruptcy case, where his estate has raised approximately $1.05 million through the liquidation of his assets, including his music catalog, vehicles, jewelry, and studio equipment.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 July 2025
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Particles from the Canadian wildfire smoke can cause minor symptoms, such as mild eye or throat irritation, or more serious heart and lung issues in some cases, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This overactive immune response can cause inflammation and mistakenly attack joint tissues, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
2 Aug. 2025
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The villas, which are smart, modern, white structures with pools, sleep two to eight.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Innerspring, hybrid and gel foam mattresses all provide breathable space to let your body cool while sleeping.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Cilantro grown in pots or raised beds needs water more frequently than cilantro planted in the ground.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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What’s more concerning is how he’s struggled to assert dominance over the Aston Martins, who seem more planted in the mixed conditions.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The sports complex will be the first of its kind in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The Rockies and Nationals, two of the least active clubs on the trade front, haven’t made a transaction of any kind since 2009.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Banana plants propagate vegetatively by offsets that grow up from their base with masses of leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
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Google's Veo 3 videos have propagated across the Internet since the model's debut in May, blurring the line between truth and fiction.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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The transformative power of data lies in its ability to foster active, meaningful collaboration.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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The whole idea was to foster programming that isn’t commercially viable but remains culturally and educationally valuable.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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