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as in headquarters
a place from which authority is exercised
all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing
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as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell down on his well-padded seat
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a capital that is the seat of culture for the whole nation
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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
one of the first appointments that he made after being seated as president of the state senate
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Recent Examples of seat
Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
In Georgia—one of only about ten states where utility regulators are elected—two seats on the Public Service Commission (PSC) are on the ballot in November.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
The pub and other amenities Meanwhile, at the Golden Lion Pub, over two dozen guests were already seated.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
So far, no Democratic candidates have announced for the Senate seat.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
In Georgia—one of only about ten states where utility regulators are elected—two seats on the Public Service Commission (PSC) are on the ballot in November.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nearby is a usefully long drop-down table/desk that will comfortably seat two people.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
The pub and other amenities Meanwhile, at the Golden Lion Pub, over two dozen guests were already seated.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seat
Noun
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Bill got his second deer, and hurt his bum knee while packing out the animal.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Cora planned for his players to test the right fielder’s bum elbow — the Red Sox always attack pinstriped vulnerabilities on the basepaths — and sure enough Nick Sogard turned a single into a double in the seventh because Judge can’t throw the ball.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Freshman Eva Karacalidis starred in her debut at center-mid, helping the Porkers apply a wealth of offensive pressure in an 11-shot first half.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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From 2021 to March 2025, the Turgeau emergency center treated more than 100,000 patients.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The university first acquired the site in 1967 with plans to build student housing, but after structures on the lot were bulldozed, the property sat vacant.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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So there’s no time to get entertained besides seeing things on your mobile phone or your laptop or sitting somewhere, waiting in a lounge.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The four original Kiss members were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
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True greatness will get most NFL players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The plane's inflatable escape slide was deployed, and the nose and tail sections of the plane separated.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The aircraft was left partially submerged with its tail section snapped off, video showed.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Situated at the northeastern tip of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Port Townsend was once a renowned port of entry and lumber shipping hub.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eisenman has also broadened the brand’s appeal to bring in other generations, most recently inaugurating a 360-degree campaign with new global ambassador Leighton Meester.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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After Kibaki’s victory was declared, the president was inaugurated in a strange dusk ceremony that infuriated Odinga’s camp.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Carpenter rocked her hallmark voluminous blonde curls, finishing the beauty moment with rosy pink cheeks and a matching lipstick.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her cheeks grew sore from smiling.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seat. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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