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  • present participle of spawn.

spawning

NOUN
reproduction
Synonyms
STRONG
Photostat Xerox breeding clone copy ditto dupe facsimile fake increase mimeo mimeograph photocopy photograph picture print reprinting twin
WEAK
carbon carbon copy chip off old block flimsy generation imitation look-alike mirror image multiplication offprint pic portrayal procreation proliferation propagation recreation reduplication reenactment renewal replica replication repro revival stat transcription
Antonyms
STRONG
original

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Seafood, when caught wild, varies in price due to water temperatures, spawning, overfishing and other factors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Punch's predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Rugby success spawning mainstream breakthrough names has been patchy.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The company has responded clumsily to users’ complaints, spawning several social media news cycles about whether it respects its own customers.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

A whole year’s spawning had come to nothing.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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