breeding
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Synonyms & Antonyms for breeding
Synonyms
ancestry, birth, blood, bloodline, descent, extraction, family tree, genealogy, line, lineage, origin, parentage, pedigree, stock, strain
Antonyms
issue, posterity, progeny, seed
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Eliminating mosquito-breeding sites by removing standing water around your home by doing such things as dumping water that collects in tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, pet bowls, flowerpots and trash containers. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, "2 metro Detroit blood donors test positive for West Nile virus," 5 Sep. 2019 Steller sea lions, which can reach 2,000 pounds (900 kilograms), are heading north to breeding areas. — Keith Ridler, The Seattle Times, "New plan targets salmon-eating sea lions in Columbia River," 2 Sep. 2019 Kids presented their livestock in the Alaska State Fair barn during the 4H breeding competition on Thursday. — Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, "Livestock competition draws kids to the ring at the Alaska State Fair," 30 Aug. 2019 Other prevention measures include: Horse owners reducing local mosquito populations and breeding areas by eliminating stagnant water sources. — Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post, "West Nile virus confirmed in three horses along Front Range," 29 Aug. 2019 Estimates put the number of breeding mourning doves at about 35 million and whitewings between 12 million and 14 million. — John Goodspeed, ExpressNews.com, "Sky’s the limit: Weather, numbers point to bang-up dove season," 29 Aug. 2019 One racing commissioner, R. Thomas Bowman, is an owner and breeder who has earned $1 million in breeding bonuses over the past five years with various partners — including the breeding division of The Stronach Group. — Doug Donovan, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore legislator Nick Mosby asks Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh to investigate horse racing panel," 28 Aug. 2019 Jasmin is developing a plan to help save the dwindling dog species by using specific breeding practices designed to diminish inbreeding. — Kelly Wilkinson, Indianapolis Star, "3 of the rarest dogs in the world live in Beech Grove — and they can sing!," 27 Aug. 2019 Anyone who has seen the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show — next to the Kentucky Derby, America’s oldest sports event — knows that the dog-breeding world is an intense one. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "Dog Days of Summer? Visit the New Museum of the Dog," 24 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'breeding.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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