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
But the idea that foreign influence is seeding a populist campaign against AI facilities is far-fetched, experts told Semafor last month, noting that Chinese media is instead likely exploiting existing US divisions over the tech.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
After seeding, keep the planting bed moist with light daily waterings for the first two weeks.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Underneath the topmost layer (a user clicking through a browser), a comprehensive E2E setup involves mocking production endpoints, intercepting network requests, seeding databases, making precise assertions at every layer of the stack and integrating tightly with CI pipelines.
—Ethan Pronev, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But before the pathogen was identified, some 30 passengers had disembarked and flown home to 12 countries, potentially seeding the planet with a virus that kills 38% of its victims.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Additional employer or philanthropic initiatives aimed at seeding accounts could further increase early balances.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Nix and Drake Maye finally square off in a matchup that could have massive conference-seeding implications, and could feature a blizzard in Foxborough instead of a blizzard in Denver this time around.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
For some teams, seeding the pipeline is essential in the middle of the first round.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
After seeding, keep the planting bed moist with light daily waterings for the first two weeks.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
The hypnotic motifs and stylized figures in these collections lit a fuse for Nilsson and her peers, seeding a fascination with non-Western art that has continued throughout her career.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Underneath the topmost layer (a user clicking through a browser), a comprehensive E2E setup involves mocking production endpoints, intercepting network requests, seeding databases, making precise assertions at every layer of the stack and integrating tightly with CI pipelines.
—Ethan Pronev, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But before the pathogen was identified, some 30 passengers had disembarked and flown home to 12 countries, potentially seeding the planet with a virus that kills 38% of its victims.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Additional employer or philanthropic initiatives aimed at seeding accounts could further increase early balances.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Nix and Drake Maye finally square off in a matchup that could have massive conference-seeding implications, and could feature a blizzard in Foxborough instead of a blizzard in Denver this time around.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
For some teams, seeding the pipeline is essential in the middle of the first round.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeding
planting
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Clearly, whoever had previously owned the place wasn't just planting crops.—
Jacqueline Goldblatt,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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Plant Varieties With Different Bloom Times There are early, mid-season, and late peony cultivars, and planting some of each type stretches the peony bloom up to several weeks.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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“Seeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeding. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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