planted

Definition of plantednext
past tense of plant

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of planted Hedges are shrubs planted close together to define outdoor spaces, create privacy, shelter garden rooms, and serve as a backdrop to planting beds. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 In a healthy, productive garden, there are plants that should not be planted together. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026 Cool-weather annual flowers can be planted in April and enjoyed right away. Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 All trees planted by the city will be fully mulched and watered at the time of installation. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 Dining booths with actual agave succulents planted in gravel above them. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026 Many other companies have also planted roots in Miami. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planted
Verb
  • The teams that are eliminated in the play-in tournament before getting to the playoffs are seeded into the NBA Draft lottery based on regular-season record.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The loser of that game is seeded into the NBA draft lottery based on regular-season record.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Lee is known for having co-founded the Clinical Peptides Society, which offers a certification for people who want to administer peptides.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dramatically ridden by Rafael Bejarano, the Street Strategy runner gave Randy Morse the whole package in the $150,000 race for Arkansas-bred 3-year-old males Saturday at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.
    Bob Wisener, Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2026
  • This can happen whether or not a dog has been bred.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Office of the Special Investigator was established to work with police on the war crime allegations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Brownsville Civic Association president Kenneth Kilpatrick said that when the advisory committee was first established, Brownsville residents had no interest in incorporating.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
    Brett Kelman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Details get swapped out, whole scenes implanted, emotions revised in retrospect.
    Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Avantor has initiated a search for the next CFO.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Ledet initiated wellness checks on Lofton, but he was never taken into custody or required to seek treatment until his 2025 arrest.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The home’s slate roof, copper gutters and rock-solid foundation signal a different kind of luxury — one rooted less in square footage and more in construction, craftsmanship and permanence.
    David Caraccio April 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This season will have five episodes, each exploring how Asian culinary culture has rooted itself across the European continent.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The deputy gang narrative was a political campaign created to discredit my administration, never used during the McDonnell era, and mysteriously disappeared during the current administration.
    Opinion Staff, Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026

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“Planted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planted. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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