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
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
Though veterinary professionals struggled to pinpoint his breed mix, the owner's guess has always been a cross between a Labrador and a Patterdale terrier.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
But wildlife biologists cautioned that the birth of baby cougars does not necessarily mean the animals have established a permanent, breeding population in Michigan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
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Factors such as a dog’s age, size, breed and medical needs play a significant role in determining what owners will spend, Rover said.
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His radicalization from the confines of his own bedroom is ultimately the family’s undoing: online, the rise of incel culture and misogyny have bred young men — and in this case, children — capable of committing horrendous acts of violence.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for breed
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This phenomenon, called multilevel selection, is an extension of natural selection: the process by which organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.—
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The results clearly reproduced a similar pattern to earlier research.—
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By comparison, Fine raised less than $1 million between November 26, 2024, and March 3.—
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Questions have been raised for years regarding the level of care at the institution.—
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The agriculture secretary, however, said tariffs would cause short-term uncertainty.—
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The judge found that allowing the reservoir expansion to continue without redoing the permits would cause irreparable environmental damage that cannot be compensated for by monetary payments.—
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On March 26, shortly after 1 a.m., police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue in Milford on the report of a man sleeping at the wheel.—
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Other signs of feline love also include sleeping near you; following you everywhere; greeting you at the door; and bringing you presents (like toys or prey).—
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The city's largest tech company has planted deep roots in the East Liberty neighborhood and is looking to strengthen those ties.—
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Casey Trees, a nonprofit that plants and cares for trees in the city, provides a map of where to see the blossoms across Washington.—
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View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
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Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
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His greenhouse houses maybe 50 of his own varieties among 125 stock plants used in ongoing breeding and to propagate inventory for retail customers.—
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Misleading Social Media Advice: Platforms like TikTok propagate inaccurate tax advice, encouraging users to create fake documents or claim ineligible credits.—
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The fish may have helped the survival of this fortress-colony that was both stricken with drought and fostering turbulent relationships with the Native inhabitants.—
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His absence provides rookie KJ Simpson with an opportunity to foster his development heading into the offseason and likely appearances with the summer league team in July.—
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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