Synonyms for mating
mat·ing

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1. matingnoun

   Synonyms:
   pairing

2. matingadjective

   Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.

   Synonyms:
   pairing

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1. coupling, mating, pairing, conjugation, union, sexual unionnoun

   the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

   "the casual couplings of adolescents"; "the mating of some species occurs only in the spring"

   Synonyms:
   conjugation, colligation, conglutination, join, trades union, uniting, matrimony, unification, coupling, sum, wedlock, spousal relationship, sexual union, trade union, pairing, union, junction, conjunction, marriage, brotherhood, yoke, labor union, jointure, coupler

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1. List of paraphrases for "mating":

   docking, coupling, copulation, companion, coupler, breeding, conjugation, pairing, mate, crosses, dock, contact, reproduction, passing

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1. George Paul:

   There has been recorded mating between different pairs over the last few years, but not conceptions, based on a recent health examination conducted, both animals have a regular estrus cycle, but no conception has been recorded.

2. Ashley Cuffia:

   The sound that you hear is what they make as their mating call to attract their mates so they can lay their eggs, it's like a high pitch to sound like ‘ tsch, tsch, tsch.

3. Joris Koene:

   As soon as you encounter another adult individual, it’s a potential mating partner.

4. Robb Upgrove:

   So that triggers them to move into mating season.

5. George Paul:

   There has been recorded mating between different pairs over the last few years but not conceptions, based on a recent health examination conducted, both animals have a regular estrus cycles but no conception has been recorded.