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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Scientists have found that the salt level in water from former breeding sites in south-west Scotland was linked to failed hatching, smaller growth and altered development.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Colossal co-founder and CEO Ben Lamm acknowledged that a long road will have to be traversed to move from hatching baby chickens to resurrecting the moa by email.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The study revealed that severe cold during the first week after hatching is especially harmful.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Product designers are hatching new ways to rouse them that border on diabolical.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“They’ll be hatching soon,” Molly said, and let Hughie Smith take a look.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George