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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
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The house was full every single night, with only 1,617 empty seats tallied across those five matches over the past two weeks.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Managing the field was a challenge because seats, too, were removed.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Lower bowl and mid-level seats were going for $3,500 to $5,000.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The full-service restaurant offering Southern classics seats guests next to a stage ready for live performances.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The 2,000-square-foot restaurant seats up to 38 guests and features a large outdoor patio.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Reform’s support here hads been surging, making this one of the party’s top target seats.
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Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
In seats this blue, the primary winner goes to Washington, and the industry is helping decide who that is.
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Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The South End café seats 56 inside plus 44 on the rail trail patio, joining Maman’s Plaza Midwood location with a possible third spot rumored for Eastover/Myers Park.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The man was pronounced dead after falling from an upper tier of the venue, which seats approximately 20,000.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Nearby, a drop-down table is attached to the wall and seats two.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
The four-piece set—a loveseat, two chairs, and a matching table—comfortably seats up to four, providing a perfect spot for small bites and drinks.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
The table seats six with room to spare.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
The new China Grill seats 160 diners and serves lunch and dinner.
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Connie Ogle
june 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Casanova seats 70 inside and 30 outside in a parklet.
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Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Noun
Restless children, amped up on sugary drinks and chocolate bars, struggle to sit still in the theater’s red vinyl seats.
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Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The house was full every single night, with only 1,617 empty seats tallied across those five matches over the past two weeks.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Managing the field was a challenge because seats, too, were removed.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Lower bowl and mid-level seats were going for $3,500 to $5,000.
—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The full-service restaurant offering Southern classics seats guests next to a stage ready for live performances.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The 2,000-square-foot restaurant seats up to 38 guests and features a large outdoor patio.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Reform’s support here hads been surging, making this one of the party’s top target seats.
—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
In seats this blue, the primary winner goes to Washington, and the industry is helping decide who that is.
—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
The homey space seats a handful of diners at a counter wrapped around the open kitchen where Chef Hayato Kojima works wonders.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The South End café seats 56 inside plus 44 on the rail trail patio, joining Maman’s Plaza Midwood location with a possible third spot rumored for Eastover/Myers Park.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The man was pronounced dead after falling from an upper tier of the venue, which seats approximately 20,000.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Nearby, a drop-down table is attached to the wall and seats two.
—
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
The four-piece set—a loveseat, two chairs, and a matching table—comfortably seats up to four, providing a perfect spot for small bites and drinks.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
The table seats six with room to spare.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
The new China Grill seats 160 diners and serves lunch and dinner.
—
Connie Ogle
june 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Casanova seats 70 inside and 30 outside in a parklet.
—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seats
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
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For ski bums looking to hit the Colorado slopes without slogging through I-70 traffic, there’s no better destination than Winter Park.
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Conflicting statements from both capitals in the hours and days following the announcement have done little to clarify where the actual red lines are and are a troubling sign for a deal that depends on mutual confidence.
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The city lagged far behind modern capitals such as London.
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About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.
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The reason for the oxygen break was not immediately clear, though many concertgoers posting about the moment online pointed to the venue’s elevation — West Valley City sits at 4,300 feet above sea level.
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.
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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.
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The product is typically marketed for consumers to use on the face (particularly the cheeks), buttocks and breasts, Coons shares.
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Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.
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Earlier this month, residents of Monterey Park voted overwhelmingly to ban data centers, making the San Gabriel Valley city the first in the nation to do so by public vote.
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Authorities said the operation used call centers to steer patients toward medically unnecessary orthopedic braces.
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As with its tent lineup, Gazelle installs a hub frame directly into the fabric.
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Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC.
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Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
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Their tails rattle to warn away predators, including people.
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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