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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 bums
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell down on his well-padded seat
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as in capitals
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 inducts
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 seats
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's list of candidates won the largest share of seats in November's parliamentary elections.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
The only two adjacent seats were on the very last row, right against the bathroom.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
The whippet-fast lift system got even more efficient this season with the introduction of the Explorer Gondola, the world’s speediest 10-person gondola that ferries skiers from base to peak on heated seats.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
While Spectrum and Potestad will be presented proscenium style with the audience in the room’s regular seats, Strategic Love Play will be performed with the audience on stage with the actors.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
All of that green goodness bottoms out at a six-pack high speed lift with heated seats and a bubble enclosure to cut through the wind.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
For me, at six-foot-one and 170 pounds, the seats bridged an acceptable middle ground between stiff and supportive.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
According to a November 2025 report from The Points Guy, Delta started selling its extra-legroom Delta Comfort seats with a Basic benefit option.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The Grammy-award winning rock band is in the midst of an unannounced set in a building that seats about 30 people.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The restaurant seats 60 at white linen tables indoors and 20 on the outdoor patio.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
The angled island offers seating for four, while the adjacent breakfast table seats four more.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The jet, built in 2015, has a matte black exterior and beige interior, seats up to 14 passengers, is pet-friendly and includes an entertainment system.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Joshi said they’re focused on the Italian restaurant first, which seats 100 people downstairs and another 80 on the wraparound patio.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Founded as a pop-up, the restaurant moved into a 55-seat space on Sunnyvale’s Murphy Avenue before adding a flagship location in Palo Alto that seats 175 and also hosts jazz concerts.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
None of the separatist political parties currently hold seats in the Alberta legislature.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's list of candidates won the largest share of seats in November's parliamentary elections.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
The only two adjacent seats were on the very last row, right against the bathroom.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Jan. 2026
The whippet-fast lift system got even more efficient this season with the introduction of the Explorer Gondola, the world’s speediest 10-person gondola that ferries skiers from base to peak on heated seats.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
While Spectrum and Potestad will be presented proscenium style with the audience in the room’s regular seats, Strategic Love Play will be performed with the audience on stage with the actors.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
All of that green goodness bottoms out at a six-pack high speed lift with heated seats and a bubble enclosure to cut through the wind.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
For me, at six-foot-one and 170 pounds, the seats bridged an acceptable middle ground between stiff and supportive.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The restaurant seats about 215 people at the moment, and borrows a similar look and feel from its sister on the Plaza.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
According to a November 2025 report from The Points Guy, Delta started selling its extra-legroom Delta Comfort seats with a Basic benefit option.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
The Grammy-award winning rock band is in the midst of an unannounced set in a building that seats about 30 people.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The restaurant seats 60 at white linen tables indoors and 20 on the outdoor patio.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
The angled island offers seating for four, while the adjacent breakfast table seats four more.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The jet, built in 2015, has a matte black exterior and beige interior, seats up to 14 passengers, is pet-friendly and includes an entertainment system.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Joshi said they’re focused on the Italian restaurant first, which seats 100 people downstairs and another 80 on the wraparound patio.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Founded as a pop-up, the restaurant moved into a 55-seat space on Sunnyvale’s Murphy Avenue before adding a flagship location in Palo Alto that seats 175 and also hosts jazz concerts.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seats
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In later years, the shearling coat in its more Western iteration became a fashion statement beloved by hippies and boho ski bums, and was notably worn with great aplomb by Robert Redford in the 1969 classic Downhill Racer.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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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
Noun
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Anti-lockdown protests filled state capitals.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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While most of the country huddles indoors against the winter chill, the City by the Bay hums with a unique energy—born from its legacy as one of the world’s true cultural capitals.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Per its Sotheby's auction listing, scrolls of diamonds are interrupted by sparkling floral motifs, while a romantic heart emblem sits at the center.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The city, which sits just north of Indianapolis, was ranked the best place to live in the Midwest, according to a report from Livability, which focuses on small-to-medium sized cities.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The result of two drops to both cheeks and forehead each?—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Squirrel-like Skwovets and Greedents hoard their berries and jam their cheeks with food as a Fearow flaps its wings overhead.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fortunately, this legislative session, which began last week, the Colorado legislature is looking at ways to shield residents from rate hikes caused by data centers.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Our demand for power is vast, not least because of the enormous appetite of LLMs served by massive data centers.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Turnarounds don’t happen overnight, but the probability of success improves as Hill installs his leadership team.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Though revenues are expected to pick up as RedSpeed installs more cameras, the prospect of those citation dollars falling short has some commissioners raising concerns.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The annual celebration of all things lobster offers customers the opportunity to enjoy classic lobster tails, as well as an innovative line-up of new and unusual ways to enjoy lobsters.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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The canards and tails have also been reprofiled in order lower drag, thus improving energy efficiency and stability while cruising.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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