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 The project concluded with a tragic flood; the worst rain followed the path of the seeding plane. Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Hand weeding, rototilling, regrading to fill low spots, adding soil enhancements (manure) and finally seeding and watering. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026 The season does a decent job of seeding its few ongoing story arcs and some of its recurring jokes, especially the song and subsequent outtake accompanying each week’s closing credits, are sturdy. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026 That’s in part because the blaze hit during the plants’ peak growth season, which will prevent surviving plants from seeding future plants. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026 Careful consideration of cover crop species selection and drone seeding timing will improve drone seeding success. Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 Previous cloud-seeding controversies Cloud seeding is now at the center of the rise in weather‑control conspiracy narratives after disasters, such as the tragic Texas floods of 2025 that killed dozens of people, many of them children. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 June 2026 European leaders fear pro-Russian groups are seeding AI chatbots with propaganda. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2026 The project includes grading, seeding and blanketing the hill with the goal of helping the grass get established. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeding
planting
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  • Some transportation companies are doing more than planting trees.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Mercer recommends planting lychee in full sun with at least six to eight hours of direct sun each day, as this will allow for the best growth and fruit production.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Seeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeding. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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