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Recent Examples of seeded
The teams that are eliminated in the play-in tournament before getting to the playoffs are seeded into the NBA Draft lottery based on regular-season record.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The loser of that game is seeded into the NBA draft lottery based on regular-season record.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Performing at the Miss Universe coronation, broadcast to a global television audience, had seeded a fanbase well beyond Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The YouTube series, Super Animal Royale Tonight, actually seeded much of the world-building long before Super Animal World existed.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The teams seeded fifth through 10th as of Sunday night were separated by just 3 1/2 games.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Castle was one of seven players to score in double figures for the Spurs, who have won 13 of their last 14 to guarantee that they'll be seeded no lower than second in the Western Conference playoffs.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Folgueiras had 16 for the Hawkeyes (24-12), who knocked off top-seeded and defending champion Florida in the second round on Folgueiras’ 3-pointer in the closing seconds.
—Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The term refers to trees or shrubs that have not been planted intentionally, but instead have been seeded by wind, birds or animals.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The loser of that game is seeded into the NBA draft lottery based on regular-season record.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Performing at the Miss Universe coronation, broadcast to a global television audience, had seeded a fanbase well beyond Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The YouTube series, Super Animal Royale Tonight, actually seeded much of the world-building long before Super Animal World existed.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The teams seeded fifth through 10th as of Sunday night were separated by just 3 1/2 games.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Castle was one of seven players to score in double figures for the Spurs, who have won 13 of their last 14 to guarantee that they'll be seeded no lower than second in the Western Conference playoffs.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Folgueiras had 16 for the Hawkeyes (24-12), who knocked off top-seeded and defending champion Florida in the second round on Folgueiras’ 3-pointer in the closing seconds.
—Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The term refers to trees or shrubs that have not been planted intentionally, but instead have been seeded by wind, birds or animals.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeded
planted
Verb
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Hedges are shrubs planted close together to define outdoor spaces, create privacy, shelter garden rooms, and serve as a backdrop to planting beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a healthy, productive garden, there are plants that should not be planted together.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Seeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeded. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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