GERMINATED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

germinated

verb

past tense of germinate

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 The sapling was germinated from one of 1,000 seeds NASA sent aboard the uncrewed Artemis I mission, which saw a space capsule orbit the moon in 2022. — Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 27 July 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 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

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The company emerged from bankruptcy, sold to private equity firm Ames Watson, and is altering the way its 900 remaining standalone stores, from a peak 3,400 in 2012, reach the Alphas.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
This possibility emerged from a series of discoveries, spanning decades, involving the cells of the early embryo, which possess remarkable flexibility.

— Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of emerged

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Peperomia Many types of peperomia can be propagated from stem or leaf cuttings, including varieties like the watermelon peperomia, string of turtles, and baby rubber plant.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026
Stone was the consummate anti-Boomer Boomer, his best work existing in opposition to the official stories propagated by a top-down media infoscape.

— Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of propagated

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Since its inception in 2019, HKDF has evolved into a vibrant hub for denim enthusiasts, offering diverse perspectives, networking opportunities and immersive experiences.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
What began as a casual weekly lunch for Jaxon Smith and his friends quickly evolved into a lifeline for local men.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of evolved

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These unaltered cosmic fingerprints let researchers map the temperatures, environmental conditions, and chemical reservoirs that produced organic matter billions of years ago.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Georgia’s political center of gravity is shifting from rural communities that produced generations of the state’s most powerful leaders toward Atlanta and its sprawling suburbs.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of produced

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The estate’s appeal is rooted not only in its scale and flexibility, but also in the character of the main home itself.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Vining types like Monstera adansonii, on the other hand, can be rooted just like vining pothos or philodendrons.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of rooted

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The Dome Fire grew by 283 acres Saturday night, according to wildfire authorities, and was 3,222 acres and 15% contained as of Monday morning.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Streaming grew the industry while fueling years of complaints about artist pay.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of grew

Verb

While her dad passed down his green thumb to her, ever since their family cultivated a victory garden for the troops during World War II, Stewart pointed out that gardening has been gaining widespread popularity in recent months.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Intentionally blending the personal, social-emotional, pedagogical and technical components of teaching cultivated a space where teachers felt heard and respected rather than talked at.

— Paul Koh, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026

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