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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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Despite the speculation, very few details have emerged, and almost no leaks have surfaced.
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Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
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Mature clumps can be propagated by division in spring.
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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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According to interior designer Courtney Blanton, pool houses have really evolved due to modern technology with materials that last longer and are heartier.
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Cruise ship spas have evolved from simple massage rooms into comprehensive wellness centers.
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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
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What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
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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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For many Venezuelans, the anger is rooted not in abstract politics but in intensely personal experiences of chaos, helplessness and institutional failure.
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The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use.
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Instead, her popularity grew steadily before exploding during her breakthrough run to the Miami Open semifinals as a wild card last spring.
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More than 120 campers and rafters were evacuated from a stretch of the Colorado River over the weekend of June 27 as one of more than a dozen large wildfires grew rapidly in the West.
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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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By empowering skin care professionals with the tools, knowledge and support to specialize in acne, Face Reality has cultivated a network of skin care providers who act as both advocates and extensions of the brand.
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“Germinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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