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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ryan Bearss,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinates
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New growth comes in gradually, and the fuller picture usually emerges around 12 months after the hair transplant procedure.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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The adult screwworm fly emerges from the soil after seven to 54 days.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
24 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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In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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Over time, this structure evolves in today’s ESOPs.—
Mary Josephs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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What’s more, the conditions attached to AB 2074 — onsite affordable homes, prevailing wages and workforce development opportunities — ensure that the state’s public investment produces broad benefits for our communities.—
Anthony Tordillos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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In Illinois specifically, Constellation produces sufficient baseline electricity to fulfill the standard energy demands of over eight million residential homes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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Deep trust grows with clear boundaries as aching Chiron enters your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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Centrus continues to expand enrichment operations in Pike County as demand for advanced reactor fuel grows.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Its name comes from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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While Albariño typically ripens earlier, Caíño Blanco often reaches maturity toward the end of September when temperatures are cooler and daylight hours shorter.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Spray plants with neem oil, spinosad, or insecticidal soap, though these products must contact the beetles to work.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Molloy rages to his film crew, and Lestat’s duplicity plants a wedge between the vamps.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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“Germinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinates. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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