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as in root
the source from which something grows or develops
ancient Greece provided the seed for much of Western civilization's political and philosophical thought
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the famous stallion's seed can be found on racetracks all over the world
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Recent Examples of seed
Dan Woike, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Their seed funding of $1.38 million (about $16.1 million today) for the entire company is a fraction of what a single AI researcher now commands.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025
Also, weeds may try to seed themselves between the stones, particularly as soil particles accumulate and offer a better opportunity to grow.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Led by Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers finished the season with 50 wins and the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Their seed funding of $1.38 million (about $16.1 million today) for the entire company is a fraction of what a single AI researcher now commands.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Many hoped the light rail would seed commerce around the stops.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025
Also, weeds may try to seed themselves between the stones, particularly as soil particles accumulate and offer a better opportunity to grow.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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But such tools address symptoms rather than root causes, said Andrew Rumbach, a senior researcher at the Urban Institute who studies disaster risk and resilience.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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Without taking care of the root cause, new rodents can move in and continue to chew through repairs or other wiring throughout your home, perpetuating the cycle of hazards.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Similar to seahorses, male pipefish give birth to offspring.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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That gene is then passed down to offspring at a higher-than-normal rate, gradually reducing the population’s ability to reproduce.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Cilantro grown in pots or raised beds needs water more frequently than cilantro planted in the ground.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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What’s more concerning is how he’s struggled to assert dominance over the Aston Martins, who seem more planted in the mixed conditions.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cain landed a guest role on Superman origin series Smallville's seventh season as Dr. Curtis Knox, and appeared on several episodes of Supergirl's first and second seasons as the titular heroine's foster father.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sheik plans to explore the goo’s origin, noting that there are many scenarios to consider, including whether the substance grew in the rudder shaft in the first place or somehow hitched a ride on the boat.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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The hanging fruits had been emblazoned with the letters of the Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.—
Veronica Hilbring,
Essence.com,
11 July 2017
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My feeling is generally in the case of summer fruit pies, if things are in season and at their peak bounty, why be skimpy?—
Rick Martinez,
Bon Appetit,
8 July 2017
Noun
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Pets and humans track dirt, water and germs back and forth over them all day, every day, and keeping them clean feels like an impossible dream. Enter the washable rug.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The premise of this all-foam mattress is the use of green tea and charcoal infused in its memory foam layers to keep out moisture that could result in germ and odor buildup.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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The Ticket Act, which is currently being considered in the United States Senate, requires ticket sellers to clearly and prominently disclose at the beginning of the transaction.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Gate 5 project has been under construction since the beginning of the year.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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