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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
Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
The points leader after the regular season will receive a 25-point cushion over the second seed as the points will be reset for the 16 Chase drivers.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2026
Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Regular harvesting encourages cilantro to continue growing and keeps the plant from bolting, or flowering and going to seed quickly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Foods such as lentils, avocados, chia seeds, and flaxseeds offer even more fiber than oatmeal.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
The points leader after the regular season will receive a 25-point cushion over the second seed as the points will be reset for the 16 Chase drivers.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Seven teams from the AFC and seven from the NFC qualify and are seeded in separate brackets.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Regular harvesting encourages cilantro to continue growing and keeps the plant from bolting, or flowering and going to seed quickly.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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Taken together, the list reads like a snapshot of a category that’s evolving quickly while still holding onto its roots.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to Natacha Bonjout, French pharmacist and founder of Bonjout Beauty, the ingredient is based on plant extract Anemarrhena asphodeloides root, which is rich in sarsasapogenin to stimulate fat cells.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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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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Each vine is planted at the bottom of its own crater and protected by a curved wall of lava stones.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson planted pecans at their plantations, with Washington being known to carry them around in his pockets as a snack.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Maybe another working definition of folklore is a narrative with relatively wide acceptance but no clear origin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet the primary data required for compliance—fiber origin, material composition, chemical inputs—are generated and held upstream by suppliers and processors.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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Los Bermejos Malvasía Volcánica from the region shows citrus, tropical fruit and a stony, salty backbone that reflects these growing conditions.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Focus on balanced meals with fruits and vegetables to support the immune system, even if comfort food is on the menu.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some types of snow Brunning identified were column, plane, rimed, germs, irregularities, as well as combinations of all of those elements.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Hot water should be used to kill germs, bacteria, and pests, and thankfully, those aren’t everyday situations.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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The beginning of the year is often the time for contemplation and action.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Near the beginning of the site’s trail, a replica village contains several ‘ewaas, which are traditional Kumeyaay homes.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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