seeds

present tense third-person singular of seed
as in plants
to put or set into the ground to grow seeded grass in the backyard

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Recent Examples of seeds Plant seeds around self-compassion, boundaries, and choosing peace over perfection. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Sep. 2025 The strategy seeds ETFs before launch, and the original investor defers capital gains until selling their shares. Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025 Start seeds indoors four to five weeks before the last frost. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
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plants
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  • In the second picture, Garth plants a sweet kiss on 44-year-old Abrams’ cheek.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • According to Holmes, plants native to your region are important because they’re adapted to your local climate and conditions.
    Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Seeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeds. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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