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
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
However, CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks had been making a bit of a comeback as the Iran war increased the risks of cyberattacks and the need for the best-in-breed protection that those companies provide.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
That success bred investor interest.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
What modern-day breeds resemble ancient dogs?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
However, CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks had been making a bit of a comeback as the Iran war increased the risks of cyberattacks and the need for the best-in-breed protection that those companies provide.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Those issues have bred animosity among some residents and led to growing calls to get the robots off the streets.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
That success bred investor interest.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breed
Verb
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No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Engineers are using their knowledge of fluid mechanics and materials science to reproduce the unique environment of the womb.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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The school also received a Rotary Club grant, and its PTA also raised a significant amount of money.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the arc — first raising expectations for a big reveal, then declaring there was nothing to see, and ultimately a forced, flawed document dump — was a stubbornly problematic storyline that ran through her time as attorney general.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, the blaze caused significant damage to the store and destroyed merchandise.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recurring internet blackouts have also compromised communications, and caused even more confusion for families, who have been racing to confirm the fates of those who have disappeared.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Two adults cannot sleep comfortably on a twin bed.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than a third of Americans now occasionally or consistently sleep apart from their partner, and research suggests the arrangement can improve both rest and relationships.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 21st Arbor Day celebration was organized by Harford County to plant native trees throughout the County.—
The Aegis,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beyond viral French fast food chains like Tasty Crousty and O’Tacos (which serves hot tortilla wraps stuffed with chicken kebab and fries), US fast food brands have also been aggressively planting their flags across France over the last few years.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The district is the first of its kind in the country, home to the densest enclave of Arab Americans in Orange County and more than 100 Arab and Middle East/North African businesses.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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But when a powerful capability spreads widely, mistakes propagate further and misuse gets cheaper.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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That means that winemakers across what is now France must have switched from domesticating wild grapes to propagating them directly—that is, cloning grapevines by taking cuttings of the plants to start new groves.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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The new rules are designed to profit both business and society by fostering greater innovation, improving patient access to medicine, and tackling major public health challenges.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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It’s designed to improve skin and scalp health while fostering improved sleep, circulation, and a better mood.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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