Synonyms of seeds

seeds

verb

present tense third-person singular of seed

as in plants

to put or set into the ground to grow

seeded grass in the backyard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plants
• sows
• drills
• puts in
• beds
• transplants
• pots
• replants
• reseeds
• scatters
• broadcasts
• overseeds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gathers
• reaps
• harvests

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seeds

Start seeds indoors four to eight weeks before the last frost, or sow directly at the soil surface after the last frost. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026

Place seeds on plate and repeat process with remaining sesame seeds. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2026

Or did a galaxy start to coalesce first, and stars and gas clouds inside it collapsed into the supermassive black hole seeds? — Mary Ogborn, The Conversation, 25 June 2026

Plant your sunflower seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil, about 6 inches apart. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026

Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the average last frost date for your area. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026

Start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before your last frost date in biodegradable pots to avoid disturbing roots when transplating outside. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026

The new Postseason Ranking Formula seeds all 32 playoff teams based off their entire regular season, a stark difference from the former model that seeded teams by their success in region play. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026

Some wildflower seeds sprout with cool winter storms and will often remain small and low to the ground. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026