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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3
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
The trees are dormant, and by planting them during the winter, the roots have time to settle and become established before summer heat arrives.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The Irish Republican Army was planting bombs in English pubs, the latest iteration of a centuries-old war with Great Britain.
—Kathy Hersh, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the work of Joplin Cemetery Maintenance District Commissioner Sara Bell, that meant planting more than twice as many flags as cemetery administrators previously thought.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
Sunday’s 42-26 loss to Los Angeles was reality planting a helmet in the 49ers’ kidneys.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The Irish Republican Army was planting bombs in English pubs, the latest iteration of a centuries-old war with Great Britain.
—Kathy Hersh, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the work of Joplin Cemetery Maintenance District Commissioner Sara Bell, that meant planting more than twice as many flags as cemetery administrators previously thought.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Nov. 2025
Sunday’s 42-26 loss to Los Angeles was reality planting a helmet in the 49ers’ kidneys.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for planting
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That’s not only a chance to take control of the division but also to position themselves well for seeding in the conference.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Magic and Hawks are both 3-4 on the season and could be battling for seeding in the Eastern Conference.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Vrabel, who played alongside Brady for Bill Belichick before establishing himself as a coach in Tennessee, led them to a 14-3 record while coaxing a possible MVP performance out of now-sophomore QB Drake Maye.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here is a copy of the complaint law enforcement filed establishing the basis for his arrest.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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January is breeding season for the invasive snakes in Florida, and the species is known to congregate in breeding balls on elevated levees and tree islands.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Stephen and Kristi stand by their stellar reputation in the community, with more than 20 years of experience legally breeding, raising, and rescuing German Shepherds.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In Texas, the state Legislature has sole responsibility for initiating amendments to its constitution.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Jan. 2026
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Eleven is forced to enter the Abyss in person, initiating a fight between her and Vecna, while her friends fight the Mind Flayer.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
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There are also concerns about implanting even primitive embryo models created from stem cells into anything that resembles a human womb.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2025
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For the very first time, researchers captured incredible real-time, three-dimensional images and videos of a human embryo implanting into artificial uterine tissue.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
23 Dec. 2025
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After recovering from the shooting, Giffords has become an advocate for gun control – founding an eponymous organization to advance the cause.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The OpenSnow reporting and forecasting service is predicting four to eight additional inches at many resorts between Wednesday evening and Friday morning, although founding meteorologist Joel Gratz acknowledged that the weather models for this system have been a bit confounding.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Adding rooting hormone helps hardwood cuttings root faster.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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As a student in grade school, Vahl was in the stands, watching the excitement and rooting on the Panthers.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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