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as in root
the source from which something grows or develops
ancient Greece provided the seed for much of Western civilization's political and philosophical thought
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the famous stallion's seed can be found on racetracks all over the world
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Recent Examples of seed
Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Around three to five days prior to the colonoscopy, the ACS recommends refraining from eating fiber-rich foods, which are more difficult to digest, such as fruits and vegetables with skin or seeds, whole grain bread and rice, nuts, granola and seeds.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
Thanks to a new law this year, the technology will now go to seed − literally.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Some seeds, like chia and flax, also contain omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants that support brain and heart health.6
Whole grains are another essential source of fiber.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Around three to five days prior to the colonoscopy, the ACS recommends refraining from eating fiber-rich foods, which are more difficult to digest, such as fruits and vegetables with skin or seeds, whole grain bread and rice, nuts, granola and seeds.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Verb
From there, players will be seeded by their first-round performance with No. 1 facing No. 4 and No. 2 competing against No. 3.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
Thanks to a new law this year, the technology will now go to seed − literally.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
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And don’t let its age fool you: while the hotel feels connected to its roots, there’s nothing stuffy or antiquated about it.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The roots of stargazing date back centuries to ancient civilizations like the Babylonians and Egyptians who practiced stargazing for navigation, agriculture and religious purposes.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Among the 20-somethings at its center are the Bravo-famous offspring of breakout Housewives Kandi Burruss, Kim Zolciak, Meredith Marks, and Teresa Giudice.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The study produced another intriguing finding: Ancestral night lizards had very small litter sizes, probably consisting of just one or two offspring.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Each household is eligible to receive two trees, and the trees may be planted on resident’s private property only.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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And Aleesha spontaneously planted a kiss on Luke while celebrating their successful covert operation to get Karina’s laptop.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 July 2025
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As is the case for many classic cocktails, the origin of the mojito is uncertain and disputed.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Gunn has no interest in easing you into this new world with an origin story or exposition dump.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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The hanging fruits had been emblazoned with the letters of the Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.—
Veronica Hilbring,
Essence.com,
11 July 2017
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My feeling is generally in the case of summer fruit pies, if things are in season and at their peak bounty, why be skimpy?—
Rick Martinez,
Bon Appetit,
8 July 2017
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Always assume items have unseen germs or pests and clean them accordingly before bringing them into your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Scrub your way across the surface to dislodge any final particles and help remove germs and bacteria, then rinse the grill grates well with fresh water.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Trump can celebrate the beginning of summer with a big win.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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The beginning is somewhat known, and the ending is clear.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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