as in fruit
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the racehorse's offspring all proved to be very good racers as well the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by three generations of offspring
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Recent Examples of offspring
At the same time the pugnacious bass did a good job of protecting their own offspring.
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Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
Evolutionary pressures have conditioned us to prefer physically healthy mates who are more likely to produce healthy offspring and to be able to help raise them.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The team also uncovered clues about how the ancient shellfish helped its offspring grow.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
In some species—lions, for instance—only one male and his closest buddies get the chance to sire offspring.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Hank Bradshaw,
Outdoor Life,
24 June 2026
Evolutionary pressures have conditioned us to prefer physically healthy mates who are more likely to produce healthy offspring and to be able to help raise them.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
The team also uncovered clues about how the ancient shellfish helped its offspring grow.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
In some species—lions, for instance—only one male and his closest buddies get the chance to sire offspring.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offspring
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Experience apple picking and cider tastings in Julian or Oak Glen, both known for growing the fruit—and delicious pies.
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Mexican fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive pests when laying their eggs, destroying or damaging fruit such as apples, grapefruits, avocados, peaches and pears, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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Only in these United States can the progeny of people once portrayed as parasites and invaders side with those making the same argument about the latest batch of newcomers.
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That that fondness would define the very identity of her progeny?
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With their jewel-like seeds, vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, pomegranates have long been prized around the world.
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The salsa macha is an oily, toasty condiment pasty with peanuts and sesame seeds.
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Harry's decision comes amid an ongoing security fiasco concerning the safety of Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
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Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies?
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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Even the journalists in the press box stood to acclaim Yamal’s greatness, taking out their phones to capture the moment for posterity.
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Correspondent Faith Salie looks into what objects – high tech and low – made the cut to be preserved for posterity; and how the capsule itself was designed to survive 250 years underground.
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“Offspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offspring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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