went to seed

phrase

variants or ran to seed
past tense of go to seed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for went to seed
fell apart
Phrase
  • But then everything fell apart, and now Campbell’s future role with the Red Sox is unclear.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • West had played high school basketball with Nastanovich and moved to New York with a band Nastanovich had christened Contoocook Line, which fell apart upon arrival.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026
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“Went to seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/went%20to%20seed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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