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
If one of Dwyer’s cascades, or any other process driven purely by the electric field, was seeding the lightning bolt, the proto-bolt would move perfectly in line with the electric field from the very beginning of the process.
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Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Bell is ranked higher than Garfield and South Gate for seeding purposes based on computer rankings, but the City still uses league finish as part of consideration.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Known as seeding trials, these studies prioritize marketing over science while disguising their commercial purpose as legitimate research.
—Sukhun Kang, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
However, Horizon still trails Freedom in the FHSAA power rankings that determined seeding for this week’s region quarterfinal matches.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Pink, purple, yellow, red, orange, green, white Historically used in traditional medicine and now beloved as an essential oil, verbena is also a beautiful self-seeding flower with eye-catching purple blooms.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that trumpet vines can become invasive by self-seeding and sending up suckers, so allocate ample space.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
One of the most awesome/terrible/terribly awesome things about The Fight For Lord Stanley is that underdogs can bite and, unlike the NBA bracket, seeding can feel like just a number.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets, who finish the season at San Antonio on Sunday night, prioritized rest over seeding.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026
Bell is ranked higher than Garfield and South Gate for seeding purposes based on computer rankings, but the City still uses league finish as part of consideration.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Known as seeding trials, these studies prioritize marketing over science while disguising their commercial purpose as legitimate research.
—Sukhun Kang, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
However, Horizon still trails Freedom in the FHSAA power rankings that determined seeding for this week’s region quarterfinal matches.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Pink, purple, yellow, red, orange, green, white Historically used in traditional medicine and now beloved as an essential oil, verbena is also a beautiful self-seeding flower with eye-catching purple blooms.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Keep in mind that trumpet vines can become invasive by self-seeding and sending up suckers, so allocate ample space.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
One of the most awesome/terrible/terribly awesome things about The Fight For Lord Stanley is that underdogs can bite and, unlike the NBA bracket, seeding can feel like just a number.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The Nuggets, who finish the season at San Antonio on Sunday night, prioritized rest over seeding.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeding
planting
Verb
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McCarthy has a deft way with crafting suspense in his script, leading with character first, planting conversational bombs that go off at intervals throughout the plot.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Singh recommends planting it under deciduous trees or near hostas and ferns.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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“Seeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeding. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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