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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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The 76ers are now just 1 1/2 games ahead of the Hawks for the ninth seed, and Atlanta holds the season tie-breaker between the two teams.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The win gives the Titans (16-15 overall, 11-8 Big West) a season sweep of UCSD (21-10, 11-8) as teams continue to jockey for seeding in next week’s Big West Tournament in Henderson, Nevada.
—Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Ohio State, Wisconsin, Penn State and Minnesota are the top four seeds, in that order, and host the quarterfinals.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
The 76ers are now just 1 1/2 games ahead of the Hawks for the ninth seed, and Atlanta holds the season tie-breaker between the two teams.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Michigan has already secured the Big Ten regular season crown — imagine adding those stakes to Sunday’s game — but there’s still NCAA Tournament seeding to worry about, along with the psychological drama of the rivalry.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The win gives the Titans (16-15 overall, 11-8 Big West) a season sweep of UCSD (21-10, 11-8) as teams continue to jockey for seeding in next week’s Big West Tournament in Henderson, Nevada.
—Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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Culver's root produces a nonstop display of white, candelabra-like flower heads throughout the summer.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Curcumin Curcumin is a natural compound found in the root of the turmeric plant that gives turmeric its yellow color and has beneficial properties.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Like other large birds, mom and dad work together to ensure their offspring will survive.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Curled at the forelegs is a smaller camel’s carcass, likely its offspring.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trees, shrubs, and perennial flowers can be planted anytime.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The garden workspace offers ample room to plant seedlings, mix soil, and organize tools with its flat work surface, drawer, hooks, and shelf.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the spotlight settles on each of them, that person unspools a monologue, a candid account of their origins, their desires and dreams, their galaxy of excuses and explanations.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Most students were children of West African origin born in the United States, and some were from European nations.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Leave time to visit the bustling bazaar, Souk El Had (The Big Market), for a souvenir or two to remember your trip by—or for some fresh fruits, veggies, and snacks for your day at the beach.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Spindrift developed custom black and green tea blends that were made specifically to complement real fruit, the press release reads.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Be sure to pack an easy-to-carry water bottle, wipes to keep the germs away, and a portable battery to keep your phone camera going.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bathrooms are a high-traffic area in every home—and staying on top of germs and bacteria calls for a regular cleaning routine with frequent disinfecting.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Defense Department has been exploring ways to harden positions and counter drones ever since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict four years ago.—
James LaPorta
March 5,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the announcement, the transaction is expected to close in either the end of the first financial quarter or beginning of the second quarter.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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