1
as in expecting
containing unborn young within the body
we only realized that our cat had been pregnant when she unexpectedly delivered three kittens
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2
as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
a pregnant silence followed the ill-advised attempt at humor
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Recent Examples of pregnant
But when Tiffany gets pregnant with her first child and Carolyn simultaneously sells an essay to The New Yorker, mutual jealousy ignites.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
At one point of their relationship, Shiver allegedly became pregnant with Moore's baby.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems are all more vulnerable to complications.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The risk is higher for vulnerable groups, including children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
At one point of their relationship, Shiver allegedly became pregnant with Moore's baby.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems are all more vulnerable to complications.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The risk is higher for vulnerable groups, including children, older adults, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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This news marks the first time the National Zoo has had an expecting Asian elephant in nearly 25 years.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Proofs are littered with suggestive ellipses.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Researchers also found highly suggestive evidence that eating more ultraprocessed foods raised the risk of obesity by 55%, sleep disorders by 41%, development of type 2 diabetes by 40% and the risk of depression by 20%.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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While sustaining the ruse for months, Ale arranged with an expectant young mother who didn’t want her child to take that woman’s newborn as her own.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The expectant dad walked beside her wearing brown pants, a white shirt and a jean jacket.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Secondly, don’t choose anything too revealing, dramatic, or attention-grabbing.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Another eloquent defender of that idea was John Vasconcellos, an Esalen regular who served in the California legislature from 1967 to 2004.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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For a people known through their craftsmanship rather than their words, the return of the golden helmet of Coțofenești means one of the most eloquent objects the Dacians ever made can continue to speak on their behalf.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sandy Proksa is an expressive arts specialist who worked with at least 10 of the dozens of artists represented in the exhibit, including the two who attended the opening, identified in the gallery only by their first names Mark and Velta.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The trend reflects a growing desire for fashion that feels expressive and practical.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The showy blooms that cover the tree also emit a foul odor, often described as reminiscent of rotting fish.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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