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
Schaus’ swallowtails, like many of the insects that Zimmerman studies, have many offspring, and their populations can balloon under the right conditions.
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Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
For instance, mammals with more friends typically live longer lives and have more offspring.
—Conner Philson, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Perhaps a global expectations gap has opened, destabilizing politics and giving rise to its toxic offspring, anti-politics.
—Moisés Naím, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
For instance, mammals with more friends typically live longer lives and have more offspring.
—Conner Philson, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Perhaps a global expectations gap has opened, destabilizing politics and giving rise to its toxic offspring, anti-politics.
—Moisés Naím, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offspring
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The hanging fruits had been emblazoned with the letters of the Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.—
Veronica Hilbring,
Essence.com,
11 July 2017
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My feeling is generally in the case of summer fruit pies, if things are in season and at their peak bounty, why be skimpy?—
Rick Martinez,
Bon Appetit,
8 July 2017
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Shortly after Stack realizes that the juke joint isn’t making enough money, Remmick shows up with his progeny.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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According to the Journal, Zilis lives at a gated compound in Texas where Musk intended all his progeny and their mothers to reside.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Raspberry seed oil and vitamin E provide nourishment and protection overnight.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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After all, their 2023 run to the NBA Finals – dethroning the No. 1 overall seed in the first round – was one of the most appealing storylines of the last decade.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The beach is better suited to adults and older children due to the challenging access and lack of shade.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In addition to his wife and children he is survived by a grandchild.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Lon is a handsome, wealthy lawyer from a prominent Southern family who’s engaged to marry Rachel McAdams' Allie Hamilton, but the couple did not end up together.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Recognizing the significance of the moment, Morgan used his talents to commemorate the scene for posterity.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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But Kasner was determined to find a way to salvage it for posterity.—
Sadiya Ansari Spandita Malik,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Offspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offspring. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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