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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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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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The former is a young plant company, which propagates seedlings and ships them off to be planted worldwide.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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When laser light shines through the seed, its phase pattern propagates through a second SLM.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Oct. 2025
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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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Each additional equivalency requires ongoing validation as curriculum evolves in response to a changing world.—
Troy Holaday,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The agency, established in 1862, produces billions of notes each year and can print up to $1 billion in a single day if needed.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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The new Seltos grows in nearly every dimension, adds a raft of features and adopts styling consistent with Kia’s popular Telluride and EV9 three-row SUVs.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The 29-year-old shared that last week, she was diagnosed with endometriosis, a reproductive condition in which uterine tissue grows outside of the uterus, causing cramping and chronic pain.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Their fruit typically ripens in mid-September.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 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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Another complication, Newman says, was that for every bottle of Noble Oak sold, the brand plants a tree through One Tree Planted.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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But the rival fraternity anticipates the cheating attempt and intentionally plants fake answers in the trash.—
Wayne Lonstein,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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“Germinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinates. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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