Thesaurus results for SEEDBED

seedbed

noun

ˈsēd-ˌbed

Definition of seedbed

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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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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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 The fine mulch is easy to spread around young, tender seedlings and breaks down throughout the season, improving the soil structure and creating an excellent seedbed for next year’s vegetable garden. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026 Place screens over the seedbed if digging rodents are a problem. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 But this extraordinary seedbed of talent may not last forever. — Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 In the short run, however, New York’s economic downfall was a boon to its unrivaled status as a seedbed of art and culture. — Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for seedbed

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These districts can be established within a city, county or cooperative area to create economic development projects like industrial sites, research facilities, job-training centers and distribution hubs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
The center will test uncrewed platforms under realistic operational conditions and threats, including degraded or denied communication environments.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of center

Noun

Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
The clothing brand, known for its buttery soft denim pants, started in 2002 with the aim to combine British roots with the energy of New York City’s fashion with a modern twist.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of root

Noun

SpaceX has advantage its rivals can’t easily match Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Real people such as East German Ambassador Kurt Krüger and VERIFIED GDR deeds in Afghanistan are cited in the source notes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of source

Noun

Use speakers or headsets where possible, enable airplane mode whenever the phone isn’t in use, or, at the very least, consider where cell phones are positioned while scrolling Pinterest for tips on how to paint the nursery.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Steve Black's tree nursery is located about a mile from the incomplete facility.

— Scott Neuman, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of nursery

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In particular, the event highlighted how sharing patients’ health records with federal researchers could benefit the study of the origins of chronic diseases.

— Brittany Trang, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
By the 20th century, the use of mummy brown had begun to decline, with more people becoming aware of its grisly origins.

— Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 29, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of origin

Noun

This ecosystem has been the cradle of many major innovative high-tech companies, as well as those sparking innovation and growth in other sectors.

— Andrew McAfee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
The Massachusetts Bay is a beautiful place to have a breakdown, and the setting serves as a tender cradle for high school history teacher Artie Dam to have his whole world turned upside down.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cradle

Noun

Over the past few years, Dallas has been transformed into a hotbed for the financial services sector, with pledges for massive offices and headcounts coming from firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase.

— Ian Thomas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Hong Kong Fashion Fest, now in its third edition, continues to raise the city’s international fashion profile, supporting the Asian hub’s status as a hotbed for creativity.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hotbed

Noun

Evidence of 'heavy seeds' in the early universe There is currently some debate regarding how black holes first started growing in the infant cosmos.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
While the group typically sends its members pumpkin seeds to grow, two years ago the packet contained tomato seeds.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

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