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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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Online booking platforms have helped regular tourists to secure seats ahead of time for this short but significant connection to Siquijor, an island known for waterfalls, white-sand coves, and folklore.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Old is new again as two rows with hard buttons operating fan speed, heated and ventilated front seats and temperature.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
The marble bathroom toilets are all-singing, all-dancing affairs, with jet sprays and heated seats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
There are three openings on the Public Arts Advisory Commission, which has seven total seats and meets on the fourth Tuesday every month.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The model is important for airline routes that have lower demand so airlines can avoid oversupplying the market with seats, pushing down fares.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
The wealthy folks who pay college players get names on buildings, seats on the team plane and games of catch between the star quarterback and their grandkids.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Max Christie could only watch as Anthony Davis, three seats to his left, doubled over in pain while the Mavericks’ training staff examined his left hand during Thursday’s loss to Utah.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
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
This seats two and can also double as a breakfast bar or general dining area.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
The iconic indoor stadium, which opened in 1975, seats over 73,000 fans and has hosted seven Super Bowls, multiple NCAA Final Fours, and 91 previous Sugar Bowl games since the tradition began in 1935.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
At the hotel’s signature restaurant, Maere, seats directly on the edge of the lagoon make for a memorable evening set against the stars.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The look of the restaurant, which seats 253 diners, will be familiar to fans of the brand, which has eight locations including Doral and Coral Gables.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
The venue sits on 8 acres in downtown Summerlin and seats nearly 8,200.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Together, the pair also posed for photos with their daughter, Lily, before heading inside to take their seats for the ceremony.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Online booking platforms have helped regular tourists to secure seats ahead of time for this short but significant connection to Siquijor, an island known for waterfalls, white-sand coves, and folklore.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Old is new again as two rows with hard buttons operating fan speed, heated and ventilated front seats and temperature.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
The marble bathroom toilets are all-singing, all-dancing affairs, with jet sprays and heated seats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
There are three openings on the Public Arts Advisory Commission, which has seven total seats and meets on the fourth Tuesday every month.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
The model is important for airline routes that have lower demand so airlines can avoid oversupplying the market with seats, pushing down fares.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
The wealthy folks who pay college players get names on buildings, seats on the team plane and games of catch between the star quarterback and their grandkids.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Max Christie could only watch as Anthony Davis, three seats to his left, doubled over in pain while the Mavericks’ training staff examined his left hand during Thursday’s loss to Utah.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
This seats two and can also double as a breakfast bar or general dining area.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
The iconic indoor stadium, which opened in 1975, seats over 73,000 fans and has hosted seven Super Bowls, multiple NCAA Final Fours, and 91 previous Sugar Bowl games since the tradition began in 1935.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 1 Jan. 2026
At the hotel’s signature restaurant, Maere, seats directly on the edge of the lagoon make for a memorable evening set against the stars.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The look of the restaurant, which seats 253 diners, will be familiar to fans of the brand, which has eight locations including Doral and Coral Gables.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
The venue sits on 8 acres in downtown Summerlin and seats nearly 8,200.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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That is why Trump’s December warning to the Iranian regime, reinforced by recent actions in Venezuela and unfolding events inside Iran itself, should resonate powerfully in Tehran and other capitals that threaten US interests.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its overthrow will not come from outside Iran, nor will it be delivered by the will of foreign capitals.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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 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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Grande wore a glossy pink shade on her lips, sculpted cheeks with subtle shimmer, and long lashes.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her rosy lips and cheeks keep the look as classic as can be.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of Actum’s largest clients is AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a federally-qualified network of community health centers in Los Angeles.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This could be achieved by, for example, targeting presidential offices, military headquarters, key data centers, and other telecommunications hubs.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Using prompt engineering, attackers get ChatGPT to generate a step-by-step cleanup or installation guide that actually installs malware.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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If the neighborhood clears all those hurdles, the city installs the bumps.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters have positioned the streaming giant in a heads-I-win, tails-you-lose scenario, no matter the outcome of the Warner bidding war.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Zhang, of Purdue, studies bioelectrical signaling in zebra fish, which develop striking extra-long tails when a certain ion channel is mutated.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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