GERMINATING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

germinating

verb

present participle of germinate

as in emerging

to come into being A new counterculture germinating in the city's art district.

Related Words

Relevance

as in propagating

to cause (something, as a seed) to grow She began by reading up on the best ways to germinate apple seeds.

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of germinating Prevent Cool-Season Weeds Winter annual weeds like henbit, chickweed, and annual bluegrass begin germinating in late summer and fall. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026 Plant watercress when the soil is between 50 and 60°F, and keep it consistently moist for the first week or two (or start germinating the seeds indoors). — The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 Throughout these years, the seeds of extremism that would forcefully erupt on January 6, 2021, were germinating. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 The intense, carrion-like odor of the slime attracts insects, which then eat the slime and excrete it, with the spores later germinating in the excrement. — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 Place the germinating seed flat on the soil and cover it with additional soil. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026 Quinoa thrives in cool temperatures, germinating when soil temperatures are between 36°F and 68°F. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026 These structures are envelopes of starch that shift and settle at the bottom of plant cells, helping the organisms to detect changes in their position and stability—and to tell germinating seeds in which direction to grow their roots. — K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinating

Verb

Broadcom is emerging as a big winner from an Anthropic initial public offering, making this a good time to add the semiconductor stock to portfolios, according to several Wall Street analysts.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Edgar then ran into a nearby alleyway, emerging on Orange Avenue near Washington Street, just steps from the Wall Street Orlando complex.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of emerging

Verb

Prelude to The End arrives on the heels of last Friday’s release of The Black Parade (20th Anniversary), the landmark rock opera by the Jersey pop-punkers that’s considered one of the most influential in the ever-evolving emo genre.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
In senior living, where the needs of residents and families are constantly evolving, that mindset is essential.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolving

Verb

These structures form a mesh-like network that immobilizes the kerosene, producing a material with liquid and solid-like properties.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
And his teammates did follow his lead, with Austin Reaves collecting 19 points and Walker Kessler producing a double-double with 16 points on six-for-six shooting and 15 rebounds to go along with three blocks.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of producing

Verb

The additional site will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing network in Colorado and provide additional capacity for its growing space and sensor systems business.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily.

— Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of growing

Verb

People want a space that resets the nervous system without a plane ticket or an app subscription, and planting for the five senses turns an ordinary yard into a wellness retreat.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
Instead of planting for curb appeal alone, homeowners are layering in rustling grasses, fragrant herbs, water features and wildlife habitats so the space actively regulates mood and stress.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of planting

Verb

Forthright 2019 Merlot Oak Knoll District The 2019 vintage is known for a long, mild Napa growing season that delivered even ripening, bright acidity, and mature tannins.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Storing pears in the fridge will help to slow their ripening process for better control as well.

— Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of ripening

Browse Nearby Words

germinates

germinating

germproof

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Germinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinating. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of germinating

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

fulsome

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

Ten More Words from Taylor Swift Songs

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes