pregnancy
noun
the state, condition, or quality of being pregnant.
pregnancies
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pluralof pregnancy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A woman who faked two pregnancies and falsely claimed that a former star of “The Bachelor” was the father of one of the children has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Dr. Caroline Apovian, director of the Mass General Brigham Integrated Weight Center in Boston, says the problem with postpartum weight gain is the pounds can pile on after multiple pregnancies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Given the exorbitant cost, I doubt we’ll see a wave of pregnancies later in life.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Even people who have healthy pregnancies can encounter serious challenges after delivery.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
In November I was watching over two pregnancies, one of which I worried about.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
