birthing

present participle of birth, chiefly dialect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of birthing Dairy cows are producing less milk and birthing fewer or weakened calves. — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 That rejection turned out to be a blessing, birthing dozens of outside sources Gibney turned to instead, on- and off-camera. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 However, scientists do have a pretty solid idea of how a galaxy could take shape without birthing stars. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Now named LeConte Medical Center, the health center today features a birthing unit and center for women’s services named after the country superstar. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Over the past three years, nearly 20 birthing centers have closed in California. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 These factors can make all the difference in your experience birthing a child and raising one. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026 The woman responsible for birthing Cristiano Ronaldo caused quite the stir in Pompano Beach on Monday. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 During the siege, he got used to doing everything from birthing babies to setting broken bones and caring for geriatric patients and those with chronic diseases. — Janine Di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthing
Verb
  • After scoring a touchdown and producing 60 total yards (53 receiving, seven rushing) in the first half, Ashley continued to be a mismatch against BYU’s secondary.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The keys are nearly silent, and the mouse is similarly quiet, producing little noise when clicking or scrolling.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Liberty had a rough regular season in the WNBA, falling to eighth place despite having several women’s basketball headliners on the roster.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • CMOs are caught in the middle, trying to prove long-term brand value while delivering short-term efficiency gains.
    — Derya Matras, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Farmers, brands and consumers all deserve proof that these approaches are delivering meaningful results.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Key strands of the film are about mothering with laser focus on the parents played by Okonedo and Mallen.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026

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“Birthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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