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as in emerged
to come into being
A new counterculture germinating in the city's art district.
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as in propagated
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 germinated
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
Others are available for purchase as seeds that can be easily germinated indoors or sown directly in the garden.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
If fewer than 14 seeds (about 70 percent) germinated, toss them out and purchase new seed.
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Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Once the seeds have germinated, move them off the heat mats into a sunny location.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
These products have no effect on seeds that have already germinated, young plants, or mature plants.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
What had germinated in marble in Italy was ready to evolve from three-dimensional cubes to four-dimensional information that could visualize some of the project’s possible permutations.
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Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
The moment when the idea first germinated.
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Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Others are available for purchase as seeds that can be easily germinated indoors or sown directly in the garden.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
If fewer than 14 seeds (about 70 percent) germinated, toss them out and purchase new seed.
—
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Once the seeds have germinated, move them off the heat mats into a sunny location.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
These products have no effect on seeds that have already germinated, young plants, or mature plants.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
What had germinated in marble in Italy was ready to evolve from three-dimensional cubes to four-dimensional information that could visualize some of the project’s possible permutations.
—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
The moment when the idea first germinated.
—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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.
—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinated
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Friday’s group game falls on Seattle’s Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December’s draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.
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Free to be me Over and over the word freedom emerged as the key to happiness.
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But sometimes this connection is propagated within the community itself to make a salient point about a complex condition.
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Because of their structure, they can only be propagated through division, not through trimmings.
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What began as a practical solution for staying entertained at home has evolved into a seasonal project that gets faster, smoother and more stylish with each passing year.
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Ukraine’s tactical drone operations have evolved dramatically since the beginning of the conflict.
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The Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.
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Rip planted his fist into Rob-Will's face during their first meeting in Episode 1, and things have only gotten more tense through.
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Prime Video has planted a flag in the YA space, and there is more to come under Nicole Clemens, now Head of International Originals, including adaptations such as Boys of Tommen.
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The concept is rooted in the autonomic nervous system, which includes the sympathetic nervous system—responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response—and the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps promote rest, recovery and restoration.
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Hamilton, a 19-year old from Simsbury, said his opposition is rooted in the fact that there is heavy emphasis on the environment and sustainability at the university.
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One name dominated discussions more than any other in Sacramento as anticipation grew in the weeks leading up to the NBA draft.
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The crisis grew so acute a decade ago that the department established strike forces of FBI and Health and Human Services agents in hotspots such as Miami, Houston and Los Angeles.
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On top of his workload as a student and athlete, Sharpton sold furniture as a side hustle which cultivated an even greater interest in design.
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Heirloom carrots, artichokes, cauliflower, and other plants (many cultivated by an in-house agronomist) are transformed into gorgeous dishes designed to reveal the essence of each ingredient.
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“Germinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinated. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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