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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Athletes who struggle with GI issues from traditional gels often find that Huma Gels—made with fruit purees, chia seeds, and brown rice syrup—sit easier in their stomachs.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 26 June 2025
Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The company said the drop was caused by a substantial increase in marketing expenditure deployed in seeding new international markets.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Plant And Maintain Grass Seed Ensure the ground is smooth and level before planting grass seed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Athletes who struggle with GI issues from traditional gels often find that Huma Gels—made with fruit purees, chia seeds, and brown rice syrup—sit easier in their stomachs.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 26 June 2025
Verb
But, like all industrious publishers, Dunton had broader ambitions: to seed new publics for his writing.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
The company said the drop was caused by a substantial increase in marketing expenditure deployed in seeding new international markets.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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The roots of the Phlegms begin with McKitrick, who grew up in Houston, Texas, and Williams, who is from Little Rock.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Wang’s team compared the highly active genes in both rabbits and mice after injury and traced the roots of this difference to a gene called Aldh1a2, which was strongly activated in rabbits and remained inactive in mice.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Among the 20-somethings at its center are the Bravo-famous offspring of breakout Housewives Kandi Burruss, Kim Zolciak, Meredith Marks, and Teresa Giudice.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The study produced another intriguing finding: Ancestral night lizards had very small litter sizes, probably consisting of just one or two offspring.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
Verb
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How well plants are equipped to manage heat depends not only on the type of plant (cool-season vs. heat-loving plants) but also on their growth stage (newly planted vs. established and mature).—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Landscapers are spreading the good word: Never plant a Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Enthralling and sleekly devious, this book is also a lyrical reflection on both the origin and the fate of our species.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Claire and Owen are raising Maisie, keeping her as under-the-radar as possible, lest she be found and experimented on by scientists enthralled by her unique origin.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
27 June 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
Noun
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Always assume items have unseen germs or pests and clean them accordingly before bringing them into your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Scrub your way across the surface to dislodge any final particles and help remove germs and bacteria, then rinse the grill grates well with fresh water.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Bayern Munich have won the Champions League on six separate occasions while PSG finally got over the line this season with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan that could mark the beginning of an era of dominance for the French giants.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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From acorn-sized beginnings to its towering oak tree proportions today, the concept of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in the Caribbean has developed into a dependable source of foreign capital for countries.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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