seeding

present participle of seed
as in planting
to put or set into the ground to grow seeded grass in the backyard

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Recent Examples of seeding Lionel Messi scored his MLS-leading 26th goal in the 83rd minute to lift visiting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday night that has major playoff seeding implications. — Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 Check out the results of play-in and seeding matches as well as when and where teams will face off in the first round. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026 Most Georgia football coaches want region standings to replace or override the GHSA’s computer rankings when seeding playoff teams, according to an AJC Varsity survey. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Attendees took breaks to unwind with premium wellness experiences that included massages from Sonar Mobile Spa, ear seeding from Solstice and red light therapy from Luma Dose. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026 The winner gains the inside track for a spot in the Big Ten championship game and also will get a bump in College Football Playoff seeding consideration. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 That wealth would continue to grow after Mason’s death, seeding the fortunes of a Black family dynasty in Los Angeles. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Additional information regarding seeding and automatic bids will be released at a later date. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026 And starting next year, the league wants to introduce a form of re-seeding in the playoffs. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeding
planting
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  • People want a space that resets the nervous system without a plane ticket or an app subscription, and planting for the five senses turns an ordinary yard into a wellness retreat.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of planting for curb appeal alone, homeowners are layering in rustling grasses, fragrant herbs, water features and wildlife habitats so the space actively regulates mood and stress.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Seeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeding. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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