Synonyms of seats

seats 1 of 2

noun

plural of seat

1

as in headquarters

a place from which authority is exercised

all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• headquarters
• homes
• centers
• commands
• capitals
• high commands

2

as in bums

the part of the body upon which someone sits

fell down on his well-padded seat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bums
• cheeks
• tails
• rumps
• bottoms
• fannies
• behinds
• buns
• butts
• posteriors
• cans
• buttocks
• breeches
• backsides
• tushes
• rears
• haunches
• beams
• rear ends
• cabooses
• tail ends
• booties
• hams
• nates
• hunkers
• fundaments
• heinies
• sterns
• derrieres
• keisters
• duffs
• moons

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• capitals
• centers
• hubs
• bases
• hearts
• meccas
• nuclei
• foci
• playgrounds
• cores
• loci
• axes
• nerve centers
• navels
• nexuses
• headquarters
• eyes
• centrals
• ground zeros
• cynosures
• epicenters
• hot spots
• kernels
• omphali
• hives
• magnets
• attractions
• nubs
• playlands
• hotbeds
• happy hunting grounds
• souls
• essences
• piths
• thicks
• deeps
• polestars
• lodestones
• quintessences

seats

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of seat

1

as in sits

to cause to sit down

the usher seated them in the third row

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sits
• puts
• sets down
• places
• rests
• lays
• lies
• ensconces
• reclines
• settles
• reposes

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inducts
• installs
• inaugurates
• baptizes
• initiates
• instates
• receives
• accepts
• invests
• consecrates
• admits
• enshrines
• swears in
• enrolls
• takes in
• enlists

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cans
• terminates
• fires
• discharges
• musters out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seats

Noun

There's a hole-in-the-wall vibe with neon lights, bar seats, arcade-y vintage decor, and lower counter seats towards the back. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

It's got four seats (though the ones in the rear are only really suitable for kids under 5ft3), 481 liters of storage, and a bit more room for the charging cable and other gear under the rear seating. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

The other seats are all chained to the table for when Carrie sends everything in the room flying. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Ford officials said the automaker lowered prices by eliminating some standard equipment, such as heated second-row seats as well as using manual instead of power controls for some parts, like the steering column. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

The pink, green and white walkers, which were sold at Target stores in June, have trays, fabric seats and round bases with six wheels. — Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026

One issue that many fans shared on social media across the weekend concerned the views from their seats. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

That became the first of many more outings, in which volunteers using tandem bikes, or even bikes with three or four seats, lead people who are visually impaired. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Neither the names of the nominees nor how many seats Oasis sought could be learned, but to gain full control of the company’s board would require it to nominate five directors. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Sure, the Gators still played a ten game, All SEC slate, but access to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was greatly limited, as the stadium which normally seats upwards of 90,000 fans on gameday had its attendance whittled down to less than 20,000. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The population count determines how many House seats each state gets in Congress, which carries huge influence. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

For reference, the historic Hollywood venue seats about 18,000 people, reflecting an overwhelming number of people looking to score tickets for Cyrus’ shows. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

The 28-year-old American confirmed he’s been requesting to play in Armstrong, with a capacity of roughly 14,000, instead of Ashe, which seats nearly 24,000. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The living room proper is furnished with a sofa, plus there's a dining table that seats four, while the high ceiling is combined with generous glazing to maximize natural light. — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026

The spot seats 180 people, but feels far more intimate—perhaps because of the attentive staff, or the relaxed vibe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Bleacher seats lower-level east side and southeast side seats for students and the band also are ready for occupancy. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Tack them up on the walls, frame remnants of vintage quilts, or use a couple of extra hours to reupholster old chair seats for a big punch of personality and energy. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026