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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
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The ads target safe Republican seats and most competitive races, including Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and New Hampshire.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
The Department of Justice on Thursday sued the parent company of the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks, claiming that a ban on wheeled walkers with seats at its parks violates civil rights law by discriminating against people with disabilities.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The five other seats are up for election in 2029.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The Nepali Congress party came second, with 38 seats.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The energy during that game was electric; the crowds, the fans, the rival fans and our competition were all charged, and everyone was on the edge of their seats.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
And touchpoints do both—the steering wheel feels nice and tough, so too do the seats and door handles.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
All statewide elective offices are up for grabs as well as 101 state House seats and 25 Senate seats.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 19 Mar. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The Venue at Thunder Valley seats about 4,500 people, a fraction of the capacity of the stadiums that still host many of Dylan’s contemporaries like Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Closer to the action, seats most of the lower 100 level sections start at $70 and go up to $102.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
The new capacity would exceed that of the Golden 1 Center, which seats 17,600 fans for NBA games.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
La Presse also reported that Dion will likely perform two concerts a week throughout September and October at the Paris La Défense Arena, a venue that seats 40,000 spectators.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Paycom Center, which seats 18,203 for Oklahoma City Thunder games, was filled with boisterous Nebraska fans.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
This iteration of the OBL plans to hold a three-round tournament in Orlando starting May 15, which will see its first event held in a high school gym that seats roughly 500 to 600 people.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The league plans to hold a three-round tournament in Orlando starting May 15, which will see its first event held in a high school gym that seats roughly 500 to 600 people, Sportico reported.
—Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
Tickets to his Charlotte appearance range from $125 for regular admission to $10,000 for multiple VIP seats and extra access to Stone.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The ads target safe Republican seats and most competitive races, including Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and New Hampshire.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
The Department of Justice on Thursday sued the parent company of the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks, claiming that a ban on wheeled walkers with seats at its parks violates civil rights law by discriminating against people with disabilities.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The five other seats are up for election in 2029.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The Nepali Congress party came second, with 38 seats.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The energy during that game was electric; the crowds, the fans, the rival fans and our competition were all charged, and everyone was on the edge of their seats.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
And touchpoints do both—the steering wheel feels nice and tough, so too do the seats and door handles.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026
All statewide elective offices are up for grabs as well as 101 state House seats and 25 Senate seats.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Book seats together at checkout.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The Venue at Thunder Valley seats about 4,500 people, a fraction of the capacity of the stadiums that still host many of Dylan’s contemporaries like Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Closer to the action, seats most of the lower 100 level sections start at $70 and go up to $102.
—Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 24 Mar. 2026
The new capacity would exceed that of the Golden 1 Center, which seats 17,600 fans for NBA games.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
La Presse also reported that Dion will likely perform two concerts a week throughout September and October at the Paris La Défense Arena, a venue that seats 40,000 spectators.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Paycom Center, which seats 18,203 for Oklahoma City Thunder games, was filled with boisterous Nebraska fans.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
This iteration of the OBL plans to hold a three-round tournament in Orlando starting May 15, which will see its first event held in a high school gym that seats roughly 500 to 600 people.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The league plans to hold a three-round tournament in Orlando starting May 15, which will see its first event held in a high school gym that seats roughly 500 to 600 people, Sportico reported.
—Jason Beede, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seats
Noun
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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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Expensive trip to modern backcountry huts Backcountry skiing is no longer just for ski bums.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Flights, a foreign city, and a flat in one of the world’s most expensive capitals.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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There is a sense of frustration, perhaps even despair in Springfield and other state capitals because the CFTC so far has shown no sign of a willingness to share regulatory authority, or even exercise its own power in meaningful ways.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new school sits beside Star Middle School on Pollard Lane, something that has raised concerns from nearby residents about traffic congestion.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Coby White plays, Grant Williams sits When the injury report came out not long before tipoff, signaling who Charles Lee had available, one key name was missing while another was expected.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 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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Each treatment requires just three minutes, and the wand’s rotating head easily glides over the forehead, cheeks, under eyes, jawline and neck.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Flush Balm blush in shade Bespoke awakens her cheeks with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iran also is targeting data centers with both cyber and conventional weapons, showing how important the centers have become to the economy, communications and military information security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iran has wreaked havoc on military bases, tourist centers and data centers used by America’s largest tech giants with swarms of low-cost Shahed drones that cost between $20,000 and $50,000, according to public estimates.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This version installs directly on your device and works offline, with the license tied to your Microsoft account for long-term access.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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In reality, security researchers say the page installs a malicious web app that can spy on your device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For most people, National Puppy Day is a chance to celebrate wagging tails, tiny paws, and the joy puppies bring to everyday life.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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It’s paired with twin tails inspired by Ferrari’s 512 S, which beat Steve McQueen’s Porsche 908 at the 1970 12 Hours of Sebring.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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