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
However, Horizon still trails Freedom in the FHSAA power rankings that determined seeding for this week’s region quarterfinal matches.
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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
Get a glimpse at two rock-solid playoff teams to start the evening, and both have the chance to firm up seeding here with just a week left in the regular season.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
While the Ducks would have to crumble completely to outright miss the playoffs, their once comfortable perch has given way to a battle for seeding.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The Trail Blazers play five more games in the next 11 days, including a crucial April 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers that will decide seeding for the Western Conference play-in.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Get a glimpse at two rock-solid playoff teams to start the evening, and both have the chance to firm up seeding here with just a week left in the regular season.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
While the Ducks would have to crumble completely to outright miss the playoffs, their once comfortable perch has given way to a battle for seeding.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
The Trail Blazers play five more games in the next 11 days, including a crucial April 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers that will decide seeding for the Western Conference play-in.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeding
planting
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Don’t expect to hear the last of this for a long time, not least because police are looking into video footage that appeared to show a York player planting a left hand on a Rochdale fan amid the pandemonium.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, planting garlic bulbs around the perimeter of your garden can create a protective barrier against deer.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Seeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeding. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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