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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
Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Out of the 52 seats California has in the U.S. House, only nine are currently held by Republicans.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
One year, unbeknownst to most of the congregation, Lightfoot was seated up front with family of Fitzgerald victims.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
With comforting views of the lake enjoyed from every table, there isn’t a bad seat in the house.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Out of the 52 seats California has in the U.S. House, only nine are currently held by Republicans.
—Ashley Lopez, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
The agency also claimed in the statement that the child was seated on the mother's lap in the front seat of the car.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Nov. 2025
One year, unbeknownst to most of the congregation, Lightfoot was seated up front with family of Fitzgerald victims.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seat
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The source of the flare is an active galactic nucleus, or AGN — a bright, compact region at the center of a galaxy — and it’s powered by a supermassive black hole that is actively feeding on material.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Global capability centers have evolved far beyond tech support, but their growth presents challenges for multinationals and Indian cities alike.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Middle managers sit at the heart of AI adoption.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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More than that, Rini is an entry point to beauty for the children who sit and watch and wonder what that cream or mask is that their mom is putting on her face.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 and received the Billboard Legends of Live award for its blockbuster co-headline tour with Def Leppard in 2018, which sold more than 1 million tickets.—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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This year, the National Toy Hall of Fame inducted board games Trivial Pursuit and Battleship—and one decidedly more modern toy, slime.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Viewers were able to see the hilarious shot of Jinky in the bath quickly cut to a very telling scene of the same dog bounding into a marshland or small lake, tail wagging, body splashing through mud and water in total ecstasy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Food hubs can increase local food access by aggregating food products from small to mid-sized farms and distributing them to underserved communities, schools, hospitals and retail stores.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The flight originated in Alexandria, Louisiana, home to the largest deportation hub in the United States, then made a stop in Atlanta, and continued south to Tapachula, according to ICE Flight Monitor, which tracks ICE flight data on behalf of Human Rights First, an advocacy group.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Federal employees typically receive 11 public holiday days per calendar year, plus an additional day when a new president is inaugurated.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Media studies scholar Stephen Ponder argues that William McKinley, inaugurated as president in 1897, laid the groundwork for Roosevelt’s later efforts to fully bring the press into the White House.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The boy was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for injuries to his eye, ears and cheeks, police said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just cut off the cheeks and scoop out the flesh with a spoon right into the blender.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seat. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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