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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
And try to plant at least one veggie that germinates quickly — radishes, for example.
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Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Seed is widely available and germinates readily to add quick color to sunny gardens.
—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
Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Seed is widely available and germinates readily to add quick color to sunny gardens.
—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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Just as the global economy cautiously emerges from one crisis, another is beckoning at the doorstep, one that is completely out of politicians’ control.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Continue reading … LONG ROAD AHEAD — 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' icon emerges from induced coma.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The garden maintains detailed records for individual plants, contributes climate-change monitoring data, shares plant material with researchers and propagates threatened species as a safeguard against extinction.—
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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What propagates through an agent graph is not just errors.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Mirren's nuanced performance informs a complicated hero who evolves over the series' seven installments.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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When quantum technology evolves, companies that start studying applications now, even in pilot and experimental environments, will move quickly.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The Google Home Speaker, which produces audio that outputs in all directions, is designed to facilitate natural, free-flowing exchanges with the company’s Gemini for Home assistant.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Vaz was in conversation with Vivek Couto, executive director of Media Partners Asia, which produces APOS.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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But as the excitement grows in the coming weeks, people are going to want to have a sweet treat or cocktail in celebration of the festivities, and there’s some amazing ones to try across the nation!—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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As excitement grows, local businesses are also embracing the celebration.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This diurnal shift ripens Lodi’s produce and punches up its flavor.—
Ligaya Malones,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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Their fruit typically ripens in mid-September.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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“Germinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinates. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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