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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
Verb
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Detachment isn’t an issue in Flynn’s production, which keeps such a tight focus on the actors that the human drama fully emerges.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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If El Niño emerges as anticipated this summer, NOAA said coral bleaching could return in a big way between June and September.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Who is actually responsible for how the system evolves?—
Matthew Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The series is designed to emphasize incremental growth rather than instant capability, framing robotics as a system that evolves through interaction and experience.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The company also produces compact robots such as the MiniCobo and Mini 2, aimed at education, research, hospitality, and small-scale automation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Lisa Mierke also executive produces along with Alex Plapinger and James Merrill, Sean Buckelew and Benjy Brooke for Green Street Pictures, which also serves as the studio.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 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
Verb
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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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Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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“Germinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinates. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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