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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.
—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
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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Video has emerged that appears to counter the Israeli military’s account of an incident in which a soldier opened fire on a car carrying a family and killed their 7-month-old baby Sam Abu Haikal.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Trump has repeatedly praised Pakistan’s defense chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has emerged as a key interlocutor in negotiations between the US and Iran.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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While Christmas cacti don’t have stems and foliage like many other plants, their segments can be cut and propagated in the same way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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These types of epyphytic cacti are closely related to Christmas cactus and can be propagated using the same methods.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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By 2024, that public frustration had evolved into a democratic demand for a different kind of leadership.—
Danish Manzoor Bhat,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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What began as sanctuary from Colombian military pressure, researchers say, has evolved into a political and economic entanglement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Dec. 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Kahlid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzi Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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Following a 44-point outing against the New Orleans Pelicans on December 2, Edwards produced 11 points in 31 minutes of action in a rematch.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Some villagers sat in the shade of towering fig trees, while others planted yams or dug the soil with tree branches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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There, golden bamboo is freshly planted, new curvilinear furniture is featured, high tea is served and Mount Fuji can be spied in the jaw-dropping panoramas on clear days.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Beyond pizza, the kitchen turns out a seasonal menu rooted in Venetian recipes, simplified and rethought, alongside an extensive craft beer list, on tap and in cans, that sets it apart in a city where wine and spritz dominate.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The script is rooted in Yan’s years living and working in Beijing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The financial stakes grew as the case moved through the courts.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Sales of cars with internal combustion engines — including gasoline and diesel vehicles — fell almost 42% from the year before as the share of EVs grew.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Within the iron gates, Friday night card parties and fish fries set to the soundtrack of jazz and R&B music cultivated a sense of community and resilience.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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As host, Shea cultivated a persona designed to hype the event.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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“Germinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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