PROCREATION Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

procreation

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as in breeding

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Recent Examples of procreation For those not familiar with the term, anti-natalism is a philosophical stance that views life as unacceptably full of suffering and procreation as a morally indefensible thing. — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 6 July 2026 Sex makes its way into the story, first, from the mother’s perspective, as something to be avoided, and then as something that has to lead to procreation—and soon. — Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 Your book The Novel and the Problem of New Life traces the novel’s ambivalence or even hostility to procreation, but also toward artistic reproduction. — Aaron Matz, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026 Protagonists weigh the emotional and logistical pros, cons, and costs of procreation under less than ideal conditions. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 Trump drops f-bombs, and others are following suit Some lawmakers are worried because the most offensive language about procreation and defecation has emerged from the shadows and into everyday discourse. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026 Running gags include Moses’ age, certain players’ penchant for forgetfulness and star receiver Stefon Diggs’ proclivity for procreation. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026 Every human culture known to science has some form of dance – remarkable for something that, on face value, does not satisfy any basic need for sustenance or procreation. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026 While their numbers grew, eventually reaching as many as 4,000 (despite their views on procreation), the Shakers found no shortage of detractors in revolutionary America. — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026

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Noun

The ash campaign differs from the push to save elm trees because the elm drive is a breeding program rather than an inoculation effort.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
From ash trees on the Appalachian Trail to century-old elms in Vermont’s capital, emerging treatments and breeding programs offer a rare, hopeful counterpoint to widespread insect and disease damage.

— Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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Arguably the most successful Netflix series franchise expansion to date is Bridgerton spawning a well received prequel in Queen Charlotte, with other prequels, including one about Violet, also being talked about on and off.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
The song traveled far beyond its original young audience, spawning dance challenges, merchandise, television content and other projects and turning Pinkfong into a recognizable entertainment brand around the world.

— Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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