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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The seeds of her activism were planted when Sam was diagnosed with asthma at age 5, Black recalls.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
This marks the second time in school history that the Mids collected a top-eight seed, joining the 2013 squad that was seeded eighth.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Songbirds feast on the tiny seeds when ripe, but other wildlife leave this plant alone.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
The seeds of her activism were planted when Sam was diagnosed with asthma at age 5, Black recalls.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Verb
Bell is ranked higher than Garfield and South Gate for seeding purposes based on computer rankings, but the City still uses league finish as part of consideration.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
This marks the second time in school history that the Mids collected a top-eight seed, joining the 2013 squad that was seeded eighth.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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Affordability is one of the most urgent challenges facing our region, and the county must take a more active role in addressing its root causes.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Instead of focusing on competition, Tucci’s culinary endeavors have centered on reconnecting with his Italian roots.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Growing offspring will nurse when hungry, play like puppies and nap in the shade of the old oak trees.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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For example, a pair of rodents can produce dozens of offspring in a single year.—
Kody Boye,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The latter activity gives them some solid ground to plant their hooves on when George abruptly turns up dead one morning, poisoned by an unknown suspect.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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In the years since the first tree was planted in 1990, the young pines and hardwoods grew from 3 feet to 50 feet tall.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The excess is real; the debate concerns its origin.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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That begins with a reasonably effective prologue that depicts the fall of her childhood home, Edenia, and gives Kitana’s origin a more solid foundation than any of her cast mates.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Guava fruit extract and seed oil double down on antioxidant protection, while tranexamic acid further lifts dark spots and lingering redness.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
8 May 2026
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Maggie looked to the left of the platform where the Artist’s assistant sat at a small table, each remaining fruit sweating on a silver supply tray before her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Infection is usually caused by inhaling germs from the rodents’ urine, droppings or saliva that have become airborne.—
Lauren Dunn,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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Apart from tracking people, scientists are also trying to understand the germ.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Clark spent six weeks at the beginning of this school year setting up and practicing classroom routines and procedures with her students.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Humble beginnings Menjívar arrived undocumented in the United States at age 18, fleeing a bloody civil war in El Salvador, stowed away in a car to avoid detection at the border.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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