WITH YOUNG Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

with young

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Definition of with young

as in pregnant

containing unborn young within the body The kids were thrilled to hear that their family dog, Molly, was with young.

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Recent Examples of with young As any parent with young kids knows, this is one of the worst stretches of the day to lose focus—not to mention to have your whole life turned upside down. — Andrew Lipstein, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026 Miller in his role helps lead the charge for Jesser, the sports influencer who has enormous cachet with young NBA fans and the league itself. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 They were greeted by a cheering crowd, filled largely with young children. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 The opening episode depicts her deep bond with young Jason (Callum Vinson), an outsider who has significant health issues and is bullied by other kids. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with young

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with child

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Earlier this week, a Times report revealed Zhang had previously been charged with child abuse for leaving her oldest daughter in a hot car for hours, while Xuan was accused in a civil lawsuit of using violence in landlord-tenant disputes.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Resendiz has been charged with child grooming and indecency with a child.

— Marissa Armas, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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