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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
Keep the soil surface moist when germinating seeds, but reduce watering after parsley sprouts and grows a few leaves.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
In response, Xi has not only tried to address the symptoms of the problems that germinated in the era of reform and opening.
—Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2025
With an ability to rapidly regenerate and germinate seeds after fires, the shrub is well adapted to wildfire-prone areas, the governor’s announcement said.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Problem is, pre-emergent herbicides work by killing newly germinating seeds — all seeds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
In response, Xi has not only tried to address the symptoms of the problems that germinated in the era of reform and opening.
—Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2025
With an ability to rapidly regenerate and germinate seeds after fires, the shrub is well adapted to wildfire-prone areas, the governor’s announcement said.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Problem is, pre-emergent herbicides work by killing newly germinating seeds — all seeds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The first indication that dark energy may not be as dominant as previously thought emerged courtesy of the first results from DESI in Spring 2024.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plants with tender vines are some of the easiest plants to propagate, and that’s certainly true of the sweet potato vine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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Start with a potted plant from the store or propagate a plant from a cutting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trucking employs millions of drivers across the United States, and experts predict that job roles will evolve as fleets adopt autonomous systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The batteries are also expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper to produce than existing lithium-ion packs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Several of the production facilities that CNN analyzed have swiftly replaced villages and farmland, growing by tens of thousands of square feet in the past five years.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though George Washington and the press started off amicably, their relationship grew more adversarial once journalists began criticizing the nation’s first president.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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