1
as in seeding
to put or set into the ground to grow
I'll plant the marigold seeds in the spring
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2
as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of
soon the sect had planted churches across the breadth of the colony
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as in breeding
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a profound respect for Mother Nature that had been planted by long experience with hurricanes
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Recent Examples of planting
Late freezes may potentially affect early blooming fruit trees and garden plants, so gardeners and farmers may want to delay planting crops that are sensitive to frost, and keep on-hand cold-weather protection like cold frames, row covers and mulch, according to the almanac.
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Martha recommends planting the seeds two times as deep as the seed's diameter, spacing each seed about 2 inches apart.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Avoid planting roses near or under trees.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Martha recommends planting the seeds two times as deep as the seed's diameter, spacing each seed about 2 inches apart.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Avoid planting roses near or under trees.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planting
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Excellent for seeding under trees, golden Alexander delights with glossy, deep cut foliage and radiant yellow umbels in spring.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Read on to hear what lawn and turf experts say about the benefits—and potential dangers—of slit-seeding a lawn.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Not to take anything away from her legendary performance as an award-winning athlete, but these style choices are meaningful in their own right, establishing her as the latest Gen Z addition to a long line of athletes who refuse to sacrifice personal style on the world's stage.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bills still alive Local governments would be banned from establishing their own forms of identification under this House bill.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the long term, this failure to address deep social problems contributes to the erosion of people’s trust in governments and institutions, breeding nihilism and an attraction to demagogues who claim to have easy answers.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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That group of friends is just breeding toxicity with each other.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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The question now becomes how much, if at all, the heat will come off him after initiating his agency divestment.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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This change interacts with the magnets, increasing their magnetic field, and initiating a flow of new electricity through the coils.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The bill would prohibit the importation, sale, and offer of sale of pets that are transgenic, meaning they are created by implanting a gene from one species into another.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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After implanting him with the device, a now docile Hank reveals that he's already released implanted people into the Wasteland — and that they've been given instructions.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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In addition to Chervinsky, the organization’s founding team is composed of policy counsel Brad Bourque, formerly an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell, and policy director Salah Ghazzal, previously policy lead at Variant.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite being one of the league’s founding clubs, FCD is still searching for its first MLS Cup, a contrast to reigning champion Inter Miami, which lifted the trophy in just its eighth year of existence.—
Abraham Nudelstejer,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Her original fan club kept rooting and cheering for her the entire time.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
14 Feb. 2026
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Both will join Taylor in Cortina, rooting from the stands at this weekend’s competition.—
Marquise Francis,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The wreath is made with artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies, as well as other wildflowers, creating a vibrant piece for your front door.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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