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as in headquarters
a place from which authority is exercised
all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing
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as in bums
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell down on his well-padded seat
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as in capitals
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a capital that is the seat of culture for the whole nation
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as in inducts
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
one of the first appointments that he made after being seated as president of the state senate
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Recent Examples of seats
Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Out of a total 275 seats in Nepal’s lower house of parliament, counting was in progress for 165 seats that are elected by direct election, while the remaining 110 will follow a system of proportional representation.
—CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Republicans have a slim majority in the Senate, holding 53 seats to Democrats' 45 plus two independents.
—Matthew Brown The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
At all times, Winners Alliance was a minority shareholder in GST and held a minority of the company’s board seats.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Virgin Galactic had previously sold 700 seats aboard Delta, each to the tune of around $600,000.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
For the people in the seats, the actors on stage, and for the livelihood of a small town.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In February, Virginia Democrats released a new congressional map aimed at giving their party four more seats.
—Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The terrace seats open to panoramic city views framed by weeping cherry trees and camellias, serving Champagne, wine, and hors d'oeuvres.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
This lounge seats up to four or five people around the dining table once the swivel cab seats swing around and includes a chaise lounge for extra comfort during the day.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Ideal for groups of travel buddies or a family (or two), the dining room seats 14, and the breakfast bar will be the hot spot once the morning alarm sounds.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
There is also a peninsula that seats five adults.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Back inside, the dining area seats 10 people beneath a set of quirky hanging jar lights.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The space seats approximately 180 guests across indoor dining, outdoor seating and bar areas.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The ticket seller told me that the Wuthering theater, which seats about 250, had more than 200 seats still open.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The arena seats 3,500 people for basketball games and was built in the 1950s.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Canadarm's success in space allowed the NRC, and then CSA, to pay for astronaut seats on the shuttle as the robot arm provided a net benefit to NASA activities in orbit.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Out of a total 275 seats in Nepal’s lower house of parliament, counting was in progress for 165 seats that are elected by direct election, while the remaining 110 will follow a system of proportional representation.
—CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Republicans have a slim majority in the Senate, holding 53 seats to Democrats' 45 plus two independents.
—Matthew Brown The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
At all times, Winners Alliance was a minority shareholder in GST and held a minority of the company’s board seats.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Virgin Galactic had previously sold 700 seats aboard Delta, each to the tune of around $600,000.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
For the people in the seats, the actors on stage, and for the livelihood of a small town.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
In February, Virginia Democrats released a new congressional map aimed at giving their party four more seats.
—Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The terrace seats open to panoramic city views framed by weeping cherry trees and camellias, serving Champagne, wine, and hors d'oeuvres.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
This modular patio set can be rearranged to suit your space and seats up to four people.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
This lounge seats up to four or five people around the dining table once the swivel cab seats swing around and includes a chaise lounge for extra comfort during the day.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Ideal for groups of travel buddies or a family (or two), the dining room seats 14, and the breakfast bar will be the hot spot once the morning alarm sounds.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
There is also a peninsula that seats five adults.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Back inside, the dining area seats 10 people beneath a set of quirky hanging jar lights.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The space seats approximately 180 guests across indoor dining, outdoor seating and bar areas.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The ticket seller told me that the Wuthering theater, which seats about 250, had more than 200 seats still open.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The arena seats 3,500 people for basketball games and was built in the 1950s.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seats
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Expensive trip to modern backcountry huts Backcountry skiing is no longer just for ski bums.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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And, then, of course, the park was full of bums like us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For more than a decade, Gulf capitals urged de-escalation, arguing diplomacy was the only path to prevent Iran from targeting the wealthy cities and advanced energy infrastructure the region has spent trillions of dollars building.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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For policymakers in national capitals, energy security has become a primary phrase because of concerns that geopolitical disruption could hamper access to energy.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Fontaine sits adjacent to the main stretches and perfectly mirrors that Old World look with a dose of modern shine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nationally, the percentage of fourth graders considered proficient in reading sits just above 30%, according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, known as the nation's report card.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Bündchen finished everything off with the same effortless waves and rosy makeup, complete with flushed cheeks and fluttery eyelashes.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Everything from her skin prep to her contoured lips and pinky cheeks was courtesy of Rhode.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Literacy screenings are not typically conducted in medical settings, but several prominent pediatric care centers, including Boston Children's Hospital, promote early literacy resources to families in recognition of reading's importance for a child's development.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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This system can be used around airports, stadiums, power plants, water treatment centers, correctional facilities, borders and other critical infrastructure.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More While China installs robots in factories at a much faster pace than the US, their bots haven’t yet gotten a significant foothold in the American manufacturing ecosystem.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Moravec's team installs alarms that specifically combat this tactic.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Rows of infrared cameras at floor level and ceiling height enable researchers to track the movements of birds’ wings, tails and bodies by putting small reflective dots on them, a set-up similar to the motion-capture technology used by animation studios, UC Davis said in a news release.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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