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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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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
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.
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Delaney Dryfoos, Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2024
The Cultural Revolution created a seedbed for many traditional Chinese and other faiths to spring up after the oppressions ended.
—Adrian Zenz, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2018
Even Alexandria, which was one of the seedbeds of Western thought and philosophy in the centuries before and after Christ, is now dominated by Islam, which Goodwin does not see as part of the West.
—Emma Green, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
There is a calm after the storm of creative-destruction, and the current science blogosphere is laying the seedbed for future renewal.
—Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
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Delaney Dryfoos, Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2024
The Cultural Revolution created a seedbed for many traditional Chinese and other faiths to spring up after the oppressions ended.
—Adrian Zenz, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2018
Even Alexandria, which was one of the seedbeds of Western thought and philosophy in the centuries before and after Christ, is now dominated by Islam, which Goodwin does not see as part of the West.
—Emma Green, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
There is a calm after the storm of creative-destruction, and the current science blogosphere is laying the seedbed for future renewal.
—Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seedbed
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Installing new modern hardware and software for all air traffic facilities to create a common platform system throughout towers, TRACONs and centers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Wires from Singapore Rodriguez was one of several donors to quickly reached out to the center after Buffett first announced the initiative in the company’s annual shareholder letter released in February.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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The mom believes the root of the conflict is entitlement.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Paying homage to the golden age of transatlantic travel by ship and the glory days of Miami Beach, the wardrobe traces the recreational roots of the dandy dressing core to the House Men’s proposal.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Players responded well to the demands, according to a source who, like all referenced in this piece, wished to remain anonymous to protect relationships.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Possible funding source But whatever the cost, the city has a source of cash to make the lease payments: $14 million that is yet to be spent on the $16 million project approved last fall to build holding cells on the top floor of Police Headquarters, Finance Director Tammy Queen said.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2025
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Located in Oak Park, a quiet neighborhood in Chicago, the residence was originally quite modest with a primary bedroom, nursery, and work space.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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The hospital is also constructing a separate building, one that will house all of its maternal health services, including the NICU, level two nursery and normal newborn nursery, with views of the New York City skyline.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Di Placido has delved into the meaning of the Oscar-winning film Parasite and explained the origin of popular internet memes, such as the Sigma Male and the Backrooms.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Pope Leo's Chicago origins and Peruvian service Born and raised in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV moved to Peru in 1985 to serve in the Augustinian mission in the area of Chulucanas.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 May 2025
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This is a custom layer within the mattress designed to adapt and cradle sleepers at any position.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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Image Cardinal Parolin grew up in Schiavon, a small town in the northern Italian region of Veneto that is known as a cradle of popes.—
Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And speaking of Maryland, an entire episode will be devoted to uncovering how the state became a hotbed of lacrosse.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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Under this model, leading U.S. research universities both supported existing industries and became hotbeds of entrepreneurship themselves.—
L. RAFAEL REIF,
Foreign Affairs,
6 May 2025
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Another potential drawback is that people may miss out on healthy foods like nuts, seeds, avocados, and olive oil, which can actually be associated with a healthy weight in moderation.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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At Perilla, cooks use lard, olive oil, or seed and vegetable oils when making seafood, veggies, and other non-beefy menu items.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2025
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“Seedbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbed. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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