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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
Apply it before dandelion seeds germinate in mid- to late spring.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
The overall feel is sleek, tactile, and somewhat restrained, letting heavily swung beats germinate to resolve tension.
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H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Outside the context of collective trauma, psychologists theorize that personal hardships can germinate into do-good behaviors later on, especially if the individual was the recipient of help during their struggle.
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Pauline Bartolone,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
The overall feel is sleek, tactile, and somewhat restrained, letting heavily swung beats germinate to resolve tension.
—
H.d. Angel,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Outside the context of collective trauma, psychologists theorize that personal hardships can germinate into do-good behaviors later on, especially if the individual was the recipient of help during their struggle.
—
Pauline Bartolone,
NPR,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for germinate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s central and coastal regions on Wednesday just 39 seconds apart, triggering scenes of panic in Caracas and other cities as preliminary reports of structural damage and injuries began to emerge.
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After Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada made a save that led to a corner, Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic emerged from a chaotic set of bounces with the ball at his feet, and his shot deflected off Abunada into the goal.
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Such a major quake starts at one location and propagates along the fault, rupturing different parts at different times.
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In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
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Just as their characters have evolved and gained electric momentum in their careers, so have the actors.
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Regulation will continue to evolve, whether through transparency, state-and-federal patchwork, general law and supervisory expectation, or other avenues.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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This week, investors are looking at the huge sums being spent and questioning whether AI can produce the profits and productivity necessary to make all the investment worth it.
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With the market for robots expected to grow rapidly over the years, the demand for data collection is soaring.
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Even though the Canadians cannot meet Switzerland's physical aggression, their growing confidence has rattled the opponents mentally.
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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