seedbeds

noun

plural of seedbed
1
as in centers
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 roots
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 sources
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 Synonyms for seedbeds
  1. centers
  2. roots
  3. sources
  4. nests
  5. origins
  6. cradles
  7. nurseries
  8. seed
Noun
  • Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The transitional kindergarten growth has siphoned more lucrative 4-year-olds from their sites — as babies and toddlers require higher staff ratios and more intense care — putting even more centers at risk of closing, research showed.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • Matt Wood is 5’7, five inches shorter than Jackman, but that would be good enough to satisfy most fans hoping Logan goes back to his comic roots.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • However, a large number of larvae can significantly damage plants’ roots, particularly if the plant is young or already not at its healthiest.
    — Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of roots
Noun
  • El Niño and La Niña are the biggest sources of seasonal climate predictability.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The current outbreak has previously been linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, but officials haven’t ruled out additional sources of the infection.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sources
Noun
  • The Swainson’s hawk nests in Solano County and the Central Valley from March through September, traveling thousands of miles to spend winters in Mexico and Argentina.
    — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Some wasps use the underground homes of other animals to build their nests.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of nests
Noun
  • The church’s origins date to the arrival of Christian missionaries in Mombasa in 1844, and its membership has long represented a diverse cross section of Kenyan society, with members of various ethnicities and social strata.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Like Amazon, Airbnb, and many other startup breakthrough stories, Whatnot traces its origins back to a small rental home.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of origins
Noun
  • Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Definition of cradles
Noun
  • The versatile design lends itself to nurseries, playrooms, home offices, and casual living spaces alike.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
  • In addition, children who initially spend time closer to their mothers in prison nurseries exhibit better mental health and academic outcomes than those who are separated from their mothers after delivery.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
Definition of nurseries
Noun
  • Success, no matter how stupendous, harbors within it the seed of potential failure if taken for granted and not built upon.
    — Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Save time on cooking prep by picking up this cut of Angus beef that’s marinating in a sesame-teriyaki sauce, which includes soy sauce, honey, and sesame seeds.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of seed
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“Seedbeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbeds. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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