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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
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
And then the second thing to consider is that because the 2026 midterm election is poised to be so Democratic, the Republicans might not want to stretch too far, out of fear that doing so would endanger some of their own seats.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
The rest of them got seats at the state dinner and mingled over cocktails at the exclusive Capital Club in Beijing.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Louisiana's state Senate advanced a map on Wednesday that would favor Republicans in five out of six seats.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Fans were already trickling into their seats at Mohegan Sun Arena for the Connecticut Sun‘s game against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night when news broke that the team’s relocation to Houston was finally official.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
But there's no guarantee those seats will turn out as expected.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Lorenzen’s night began ominously when Juan Soto hit Lorenzen’s third pitch of the game 435 feet and into the left-centerfield seats.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The theater seats approximately 1,100 guests.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
This season, the people said, the team is expanding its seating capacity at Gateway Center Arena from 3,500 to 4,000 and will play at least five games at State Farm Arena, home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, which seats about 17,000.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Following a base hit by Jazz Chisholm Jr, Domínguez homered into the right field seats off Andrew Kittredge for a 6-3 lead.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The chefs hope that the space, which seats roughly 70, will harken a beachside moment full of natural light, plates of bright seafood and cold, frosty drinks.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Upper deck seats closer to midcourt are $208.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Jaime said the space seats about 130 patrons and will soon add a patio.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Oceguera floated throughout the room that only seats 30.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
And then the second thing to consider is that because the 2026 midterm election is poised to be so Democratic, the Republicans might not want to stretch too far, out of fear that doing so would endanger some of their own seats.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
The rest of them got seats at the state dinner and mingled over cocktails at the exclusive Capital Club in Beijing.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Louisiana's state Senate advanced a map on Wednesday that would favor Republicans in five out of six seats.
—Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Fans were already trickling into their seats at Mohegan Sun Arena for the Connecticut Sun‘s game against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night when news broke that the team’s relocation to Houston was finally official.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
But there's no guarantee those seats will turn out as expected.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Lorenzen’s night began ominously when Juan Soto hit Lorenzen’s third pitch of the game 435 feet and into the left-centerfield seats.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Verb
If outdoor dining is on your to-do list, pick up this set that seats up to six people and has a spot for an umbrella.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
The theater seats approximately 1,100 guests.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
This season, the people said, the team is expanding its seating capacity at Gateway Center Arena from 3,500 to 4,000 and will play at least five games at State Farm Arena, home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, which seats about 17,000.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Following a base hit by Jazz Chisholm Jr, Domínguez homered into the right field seats off Andrew Kittredge for a 6-3 lead.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The chefs hope that the space, which seats roughly 70, will harken a beachside moment full of natural light, plates of bright seafood and cold, frosty drinks.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Upper deck seats closer to midcourt are $208.
—Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Jaime said the space seats about 130 patrons and will soon add a patio.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Oceguera floated throughout the room that only seats 30.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 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.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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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.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miami has also become one of the capitals of mixed martial arts, with gyms and talents that raise the level every day.—
Jorge Ebro
May 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Climate politics may be stalled in some national capitals.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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But today, the home sits almost unbearably silent.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Royals Hall of Famer Willie Wilson sits atop that list, with 13 during his career.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 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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Brown suffered a concussion, abrasions to his forehead, cheeks, upper lip, forearms, abdomen and knees.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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An easy way to do this is by applying bronzer to the temples, the hollows of your cheeks, and under the jaw, as well as a bit on the bridge of your nose.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
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Still, much of the public conversations around education centers on test scores and older students, leaving early childhood largely out of the discussion.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Soriano and Pawlowski have been two of the leaders who have protested the location of any Amazon data centers at 61st Avenue and Colorado Street.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Because the software installs locally, users retain full access to their files and applications even when offline.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
3 May 2026
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According to Chilsen, in recent years Switch Together – which works with Cook, DuPage, Lake and Kane counties but is also available to Kendall, McHenry and Will residents – has completed 673 solar installations and, as a newer part to the program, 65 battery installs and 35 EV charger installs.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The other mate denied knowledge of the undersized lobsters and wrung tails, and the FWC said Perez was the one in possession of the lobsters found on the boat, according to the report.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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In a Facebook post on May 3, Derek Joseph Gaerke, a co-owner of Gaerke Brother Farms, said the calves are 13 weeks old, had been freshly weaned, and most of their tails are docked.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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