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as in to propagate
to cause (something, as a seed) to grow
She began by reading up on the best ways to germinate apple seeds.
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Recent Examples of germinate
While Wise’s desire to bring a classic French restaurant to San Diego germinated early on in his career, active planning for it began about 2-1/2 years ago.
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Heat-loving crops usually germinate best when soil temperatures are 70°F or higher, and plants like tomatoes shouldn’t be moved outside until nighttime temperatures reach at least 55°F.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Here are some common uses for the milk: Cereal
Coffee
Baked goods
Smoothies
Curries
Pancakes
Drink it plain
To make soy milk at home, begin with either regular or germinated soybeans.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Master gardener Angela Judd also recommends a heat mat, noting that peppers can take longer to germinate and grow.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Heat-loving crops usually germinate best when soil temperatures are 70°F or higher, and plants like tomatoes shouldn’t be moved outside until nighttime temperatures reach at least 55°F.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Here are some common uses for the milk: Cereal
Coffee
Baked goods
Smoothies
Curries
Pancakes
Drink it plain
To make soy milk at home, begin with either regular or germinated soybeans.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Master gardener Angela Judd also recommends a heat mat, noting that peppers can take longer to germinate and grow.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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Several new buildings emerged in the months after the chief minister reportedly received the report.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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With some of the young players emerging, perhaps that can change in the coming years, even if Norway never has as many stars as other hockey hotbeds.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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As much as any other institution—schools, libraries, churches—the public-health system has helped propagate the idea of a commons, often working against historical inertia to curb the excesses of American individualism.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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African violets can be easily propagated in both soil and water using healthy stem and leaf cuttings.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Over the past week, a slew of cinematic videos of celebrities and characters in absurd situations have gone viral online, with one commonality –– they were created using a new artificial intelligence tool from Chinese developer ByteDance, sparking anxiety over the fast-evolving capabilities of AI.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Then, about four to five billion years later, our Sun will run out of hydrogen fuel in its core, evolving into a red giant.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Paiza Collection’s 160 butlers go through an extensive training program, and what that produces isn’t just robotic precision but also a culture of genuinely warm hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our bodies naturally produce glutathione and optimal levels can be maintained through diet and lifestyle factors.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Israel has raised its alert level amid growing indications of a potential joint US-Israel strike on Iran, Israeli sources told CNN.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Support for social media bans for teenagers has reportedly grown across the European Union.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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