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as in propagates
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 germinates
Seed is widely available and germinates readily to add quick color to sunny gardens.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
On the other hand, cool‑season sod farmers usually grow Kentucky bluegrass, which germinates slowly compared to other turfgrass species, increasing the risk of washouts.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
On the other hand, cool‑season sod farmers usually grow Kentucky bluegrass, which germinates slowly compared to other turfgrass species, increasing the risk of washouts.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinates
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Amid a plethora of global market forces, sometimes an unlikely trend emerges.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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From deep behind enemy lines, a hidden chapter of American military history emerges, prompting the question of whether reckoning with the past can bring peace to those who lived it.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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African blue basil propagates readily from 4-6 inch shoot tip cuttings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gravitational radiation propagates outward away from the source that generates it, and propagates through spacetime.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
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Romantically, a casual conversation could reveal undeniable chemistry, or maybe a connection with a friend evolves into something deeper.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ground stop, tied to thunderstorms in the area, was scheduled to remain in effect through late morning, with a medium chance it could be extended depending on how the weather evolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The computerized analysis produces polygenic risk scores using complex algorithms developed from years of genetic research on large databases.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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This method of risk-reduction produces better results than corporations focusing on a small number of internal programs.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Stability grows through honest and thoughtful adjustments.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Fires there can release the radioactive materials stored in plants and animals, potentially over large distances if a blaze grows large enough.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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This variety is heat-tolerant and typically ripens later in summer, from July to August, says McCabe.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The skin ripens to bright yellow with green stripes, and the flesh has a pink hue.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in return.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Germinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinates. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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