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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
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
Antioxidants are found in fruits, vegetables (including broccoli and Brussels sprouts), seeds, nuts, leaves, roots, and flours.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 June 2026
James Hansen, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Many topical areas including advanced manufacturing, materials, and biotechnology have been seeded by the IUCRC concept.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Noun
Family helped the seeds of the business grow, an act of faith Aaron Pai’s parents had in their surfer son who dreamed of owning a Huntington Beach retail surf shop.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
Antioxidants are found in fruits, vegetables (including broccoli and Brussels sprouts), seeds, nuts, leaves, roots, and flours.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 June 2026
Verb
Both players’ exploits put them in line to be seeded at Wimbledon, which starts June 29.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Many topical areas including advanced manufacturing, materials, and biotechnology have been seeded by the IUCRC concept.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
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Larger roots mean larger iris blooms and better plant vitality the following year.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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During a scene in the show toward the end, Hargitay's character roots through several boxes around her.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Poison dart frogs go the extra (quarter) mile Male poison dart frogs, like many other frogs, are known for transporting their offspring from land to water by carrying the tadpoles on their backs.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
21 June 2026
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Domestic animals become feral by surviving on their own in the wild and raising their offspring without help from humans.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Rip planted his fist into Rob-Will's face during their first meeting in Episode 1, and things have only gotten more tense through Episode 7 (now streaming on Paramount+).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Although researchers have not determined their origin, many consider Cheyava Falls one of the strongest potential biosignature candidates discovered on Mars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
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Its origins are uncertain, with one tale suggesting that a cook at Manzanillo’s mercado left a pot of pozole over fire and forgot it.—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The Redland rebrand Established in 2024, the Miami Redland Agritourism District allows agricultural businesses in the area to convert 5% of their parcel to venues for dining, fruit picking, family friendly activities, petting zoos, ATV riding, and other activities.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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With a nose of ripe summer peach, raspberry, and jasmine, this wine has a nice balance of fruit and savory flavors, including strawberry, red plum, sage, and thyme.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials are on high alert for germs.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Dishwashers really do need the occasional cleaning, though, because over time grease, soap scum, and food debris can build up, reducing efficiency and providing a breeding ground for germs.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Most have occurred since the beginning of May, in addition to a surge in strikes on other targets such as port facilities and ships.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Just a single oil tanker, from Russia, has docked in Cuba since the beginning of the year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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