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Synonyms
fruit, get, issue, posterity, progeny, seed, spawn
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In the comics, serial killer Kasady uses his symbiote, an offspring of Venom, to add to his body count and create chaos. — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, "Will Andy Serkis Take 'Venom 2' in a Darker Direction?," 8 Aug. 2019 Slowly, as Futhu’s notebooks filled, then multiplied, these small proofs wove a larger web of authenticity — a document of roots in this earth, of offspring, ownership and belonging. — New York Times, "The Schoolteacher and the Genocide," 8 Aug. 2019 Add high operating margins—of around 30% in America for a $20,000 round of IVF—plus the recession-proof nature of the desire for offspring, and investors are understandably excited. — The Economist, "The fertility business is booming," 8 Aug. 2019 Santino Legan, who is one of three offspring, was sometimes seen outside with his siblings boxing with their father, Palacios said. — Los Angeles Times, "Police ID Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting suspect as Santino William Legan; victims include 2 children," 29 July 2019 These packs, which usually consist of a breeding pair and their offspring of various years, contain between five and eight individuals. — National Geographic, "Red wolves," 27 July 2019 Researchers observed 17 individuals—four mothers and their offspring—in their natural habitat, Gunung Leuser National Park in Aceh in Indonesia. — Kelly Mayes, Science | AAAS, "These orangutan moms scratch to get their kid’s attention," 16 July 2019 Some say Mad lost its edge to its offspring, from Bart Simpson to Stephen Colbert. — David Von Drehle, The Denver Post, "Guest Commentary: Mad magazine is dying — maybe we should worry," 7 July 2019 While both parents live for years with their offspring, infant care is predominately dad’s job. — Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, "A Primer to Our Planet of Monkeys," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'offspring.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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