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as in root
the source from which something grows or develops
ancient Greece provided the seed for much of Western civilization's political and philosophical thought
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the famous stallion's seed can be found on racetracks all over the world
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Recent Examples of seed
James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Keeping the seeds evenly moist during germination is key.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Some philanthropists in certain states have pledged to seed the accounts for qualifying families.
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Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Noun
The northern seed, in Reynolds’s telling, first sprouted on the other side of the Atlantic.
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James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Keeping the seeds evenly moist during germination is key.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Verb
Even in a warm climate, peppers are not direct seeded but started in pots, which provides much better control over the germination process.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Some philanthropists in certain states have pledged to seed the accounts for qualifying families.
—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
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Aniston, on the other hand, leaned into the shoe's casual roots, wearing hers with jeans and a tank top for a relaxed look that felt quintessentially summer.
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The dynamic Sun in your 9th House of Exploration quincunxes powerful Pluto in your 4th House of Home, so growth calls while roots demand attention.
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For fruit crops, Pritts explains that offspring are often lower in quality than either parent.
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After the network successfully pulled together a motley crew of Real Housewives offspring and their Manhattan socialite friends last year, the gang is back for a second season in the city.
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Under the Biden administration, federal taxpayers paid farmers billions of dollars to stop planting crops, but that's considered a short-term solution too expensive to maintain indefinitely.
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Other summer camps soon planted flags of their own.
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Although researchers have not determined their origin, many consider Cheyava Falls one of the strongest potential biosignature candidates discovered on Mars.
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Its origins are uncertain, with one tale suggesting that a cook at Manzanillo’s mercado left a pot of pozole over fire and forgot it.
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The state produces about half of the nation’s fruits and vegetables.
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Tusk has created a partnership with Fresh Run Farm—an early adopter of organic farming—to grow heirloom fruits, vegetables and flowers exclusively for the chef.
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According to the health department, people who breathe in those airborne germs can become infected.
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Cross-contamination happens when germs move from one surface or food to another.
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The United Nations estimates that gang violence has killed over 2,300 people in Haiti since the beginning of this year.
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In the beginning, use a nitrogen-rich fertilizer for the seedlings before switching to one with phosphorus and potassium after the plants have started to sprout.
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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