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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
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
For the seed oil–conscious, there is pumpkin-spice avocado oil.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Max Gao, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
The Valkyries entered Friday seeded seventh with nine games left to play.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Adult females grow to the size of an apple seed and have a tiny white dot on their back.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
For the seed oil–conscious, there is pumpkin-spice avocado oil.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
After beginning the year ranked 333rd in the world, Mboko has surged to 24th and arrives in New York City as a potential dark horse for the US Open, where she is seeded (22nd) in the main draw of a major for the first time.
—Max Gao, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
The Valkyries entered Friday seeded seventh with nine games left to play.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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For example, most types of turfgrass have short roots, and soil samples from lawns only need to be dug to a depth of 4 inches.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fans got a glimpse at the duo's to-wear-or-not-to-wear banter on Instagram when the Padma's All American author attempted to police her offspring's low-rise jeans by finding any solution to keep them hung on her hips.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The resulting hybrid offspring won’t resemble their parent plants, so saving seeds for next year won’t be possible.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And so Mona, feeling a bit intimidated, planted herself in front of the painting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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The video, uploaded on August 8 by the dog's owner under @loki_and_nova, shows the American bulldog sitting upright in the backseat of a car, its front paws planted on the center console.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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And because of its higher-level academic origins, the majority of voters on either side of its function would likely struggle to define it.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The missions will each focus on different effects of the solar wind and space weather, from their origins at the Sun to their farthest reaches billions of miles away at the edge of our Solar System.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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After more than an hour on the road, the team arrived at a cluster of trailers behind a long dirt path on a grower’s property in South Haven, tight quarters where farmworkers rest after long-hour shifts picking fruit under the Michigan sun.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Always cut off diseased fruits, veggies, and even flower blooms before winter and make sure to clean these clippings off the ground, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Louisville is the home of modern water filtration As science advanced, water officials became more aware of the germs and bacteria that live in the water.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said those with health problems or taking medicines that affect their ability to fight germs should check with their healthcare provider before swimming in the ocean or other natural bodies of water.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bill replaces the state’s once-a-year test with three shorter exams, to be given at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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From the very beginning of launching her brand, Mutayo set her sights on the world stage.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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