1
as in center
a place or environment that favors the development of something
a social and political environment that would later become a seedbed of the abolition movement
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2
as in root
the source from which something grows or develops
that think tank has served as a seedbed for American conservatism since the Cold War era
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3
as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the historic role of the Middle East as a seedbed for new religions
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Recent Examples of seedbed
In the short run, however, New York’s economic downfall was a boon to its unrivaled status as a seedbed of art and culture.
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Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
From the time the grass seed is scattered over the prepared seedbed until the first sprouts appear, keeping the soil consistently moist is essential.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
These clubs served as the seedbeds for the emerging rival Democratic party, which would support Jefferson against Washington’s Federalists.
—Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
The farmers will also receive instruction in no-till management, which calls for crops to be planted in narrow rows within the untilled seedbeds of previous crops.
—Delaney Dryfoos, Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2024
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Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
From the time the grass seed is scattered over the prepared seedbed until the first sprouts appear, keeping the soil consistently moist is essential.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
These clubs served as the seedbeds for the emerging rival Democratic party, which would support Jefferson against Washington’s Federalists.
—Johann Neem / Made By History, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
The farmers will also receive instruction in no-till management, which calls for crops to be planted in narrow rows within the untilled seedbeds of previous crops.
—Delaney Dryfoos, Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seedbed
Noun
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The organization's dogs don't just support New Yorkers on marathon day; New York Therapy Animals' fluffy volunteers spread smiles across the city's hospitals, healthcare facilities, day centers, and assisted living facilities.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dylan Buell / Getty Images When the topic of the ball came up — yes, that ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 64-point night — Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner couldn’t help but laugh.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Little Tokyo often steals the spotlight, but Gardena and Torrance’s Japanese American roots run just as deep.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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As various ancient sources recount, after Achilles is killed by Paris, the Greeks resort to deception.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the midst of tragedy came a small offering of knowledge from an unsuspecting source.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Last year, Newsweek shared Millennials are reshaping the gardening and nursery industry with their focus on sustainability and mindful consumption.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But most of us know them as houseplants, and according to a 1982 University of Florida research paper, Sansevieria has been grown in commercial nurseries in the state to supply the houseplant trade since at least the 1920s.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The panel concurred with Kleverov’s persistent appreciation for his story’s human origins, but also his acknowledgment that AI made bringing that story to life achievable.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The dusty, white imprints appear to be paw prints, though their origin remains unclear.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The same technology’s feasibility should also be assessed under different climate zones, and full life cycle assessments (cradle-to-grave) of GS are a necessity for a better understanding of the technology’s merits and limits, researchers noted.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The town is also the cradle of the popular Mexican Tecate beer and boasts remarkable natural landscapes.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The armed forces are not often seen as hotbeds of creativity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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At that time Mexico City was a hotbed of radical thinking and artistic experimentation.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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For this region specifically, Avalo aims to develop seeds that address its water and climate issues.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The first team to win two games (either in regulation or penalties; there are no draws) will go through to the conference semifinals, and if there’s a need for a third game, it will be hosted by the team with the better seed.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Seedbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbed. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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