Definitions

hatching

[hach-ing] / ˈhætʃ ɪŋ /

VERB

create, plan

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breed come up with conceive concoct devise dream up formulate incubate invent originate spawn

STRONG

bear brainstorm brood cause contrive design engender generate induce make occasion parent plot prepare procreate produce project provoke scheme set sire spitball

WEAK

bring forth cook up get up give birth lay eggs make up think up throw together trump up whip up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy

STRONG

discourage disorganize dissuade end finish halt hinder kill neglect prevent refuse ruin stop

Example Sentences

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The shell cracked, and they were birds hatching and taking flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The contest comes after a highly anticipated Easter weekend hatching watched live by the eagles’ legion of social media followers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

A new study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution explores this question by examining oviraptor nesting behavior and hatching patterns.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Founded in 1957, Cal-Maine oversees hatching, flock maintenance, egg production, marketing, and distribution.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Next day he had forgotten it all again and was hatching more crazy plans.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques