inseminates

Definition of inseminatesnext
present tense third-person singular of inseminate
as in plants
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set the notion that their monarch ruled by divine right had been inseminated in the people for countless generations

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  • Agriculture officials also warn that anyone who plants the seeds may inadvertently introducing invasive plants, pests or diseases that carry a serious biosecurity risk.
    Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
  • In soil or water, these plants sprout roots in as little as 1 to 2 weeks, even in winter.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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  • It’s long been said that familiarity breeds contempt.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The California least tern is a white-and-black bird less than 10 inches long that breeds only in a few areas along the bays and lagoons of California and Mexico and is in danger of extinction because of coastal development.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Inseminates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inseminates. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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