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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
Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 May 2025
Winners will receive a $2,000 cash prize in addition to a $5,000 seed fund/film finishing grant provided by Adobe to further develop the winning short film and/or to accelerate the development of their projects into feature films or episodic series.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
Sow seeds four to six weeks before the last frost date.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Noun
The National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority also worked to sprout seeds and nurture cuttings from the famous tree.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 May 2025
Winners will receive a $2,000 cash prize in addition to a $5,000 seed fund/film finishing grant provided by Adobe to further develop the winning short film and/or to accelerate the development of their projects into feature films or episodic series.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
For nearly a decade, state and federal scientists have studied the pernicious aquatic weed hydrilla, looking for its vulnerabilities and studying the tidal ebbs and flows that have seeded it across 200 miles of the river and its tributaries in Connecticut.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
Sow seeds four to six weeks before the last frost date.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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But new evidence suggests this spicy root may also benefit something even more vital: your heart.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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But Bob Prevost is still an American and a lifelong White Sox fan, befitting his South Side roots.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
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Based on the location, Hughes does not believe the snake is a hybrid, or the offspring of two different parent species.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Expert help is recommended because a mom, if cornered, likely will defend her offspring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Simple acts of letting clover grow in the lawn, planting native flowers, shrubs or trees can make a big impact for insects.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Cena seems to be planting the seeds for his face turn.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The dramedy from director Stephen Chbosky tells the true story of the origins of Enoteca Maria, the famed Italian restaurant on Staten Island.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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Pope Leo's Chicago origins and Peruvian service Born and raised in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV moved to Peru in 1985 to serve in the Augustinian mission in the area of Chulucanas.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 May 2025
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The hanging fruits had been emblazoned with the letters of the Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.—
Veronica Hilbring,
Essence.com,
11 July 2017
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My feeling is generally in the case of summer fruit pies, if things are in season and at their peak bounty, why be skimpy?—
Rick Martinez,
Bon Appetit,
8 July 2017
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Letting a pet sleep in the bed isn't without its risks however, as the Sleep Foundation highlights the germ exposure, nighttime disruptions, and potential for territorial behavior.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The three main stages of the disease are primary (exposure), latent (inactive) and active TB, each reflecting whether TB germs are still contained in the lungs or are actively wreaking havoc.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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The inaugural Mass marked the official beginning of Leo’s pontificate.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Coming back as a judge 20 years later is such a special full-circle moment for me and it’s meant a lot to share that journey with the people that have been there from the beginning, as well as a whole new generation of Idol fans.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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