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as in root
the source from which something grows or develops
ancient Greece provided the seed for much of Western civilization's political and philosophical thought
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the famous stallion's seed can be found on racetracks all over the world
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Recent Examples of seed
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Without your seed phrases, that money is gone.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The best time to seed warm-season grasses is late spring to early summer, when temperatures begin to warm but seasonal rains are still plentiful.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Hird notes that usually a packet of seeds costs far less than a bunch of fresh herbs from the grocery store, and that seed packet will produce many plants.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Without your seed phrases, that money is gone.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Sirianni would rather give his regulars more time to rest, heal up from nagging injuries and start preparing for potential playoff opponents than risk injury to Hurts and others with only seeding at stake.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The best time to seed warm-season grasses is late spring to early summer, when temperatures begin to warm but seasonal rains are still plentiful.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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The roots anchor in the soil, providing a firm foundation for stems, branches, and leaves.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mulch provides insulation from extreme temperatures (cold and hot) by protecting the root system.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Across the hallway from Atlantis Kids Adventures is The Gamers Reef, a classic arcade with everything from Pac-Man to driving games, which may appeal to parents (especially those raised in the ’80s) even more than their offspring.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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In pitting his offspring against each other in a battle for the family empire Rupert Murdoch became part of a tale as old as time… A tale well told in Gabe Sherman’s Bonfire of the Murdochs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nursery starts or bare-root plants typically begin fruiting two to three months after planting, while plants grown from runners or seeds may take until their second year.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Savor the Spice Island with a visit to Belmont Estate, where cocoa tours and hands-on chocolate-making experiences are perfumed by acres of gardens planted with nutmeg and cinnamon.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, the Fila Museum’s exhibition features a time tunnel that aims to immerse visitors in the brand’s history, retracing its path from origin to the latest developments in sportswear and fashion through iconic garments and multimedia content.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each box of pods follows the same format as their whole bean deliveries, single origin from a range of different coffee-producing countries and ready to drop right into a Keurig machine.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Citrus and Flavonoid-Rich Fruits Citrus fruits are full of stroke-preventing nutrients, such as vitamin C, folate, and flavonoids.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
8 Nov. 2025
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When eaten fresh, the fruit has the texture of a dry, sweet apple.—
Laura Simpson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When a new and potentially harmful germ invades our immune system, the body reacts by raising its core temperature.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Doctors didn’t believe in germs.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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From its beginning, the leaders of the rebellion well understood the global reach and resonance of their great struggle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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But that was the beginning of everything for both of us.—
Karen Taylor Bass,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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