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as in to propagate
to cause (something, as a seed) to grow
She began by reading up on the best ways to germinate apple seeds.
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Recent Examples of germinate
Apply it before dandelion seeds germinate in mid- to late spring.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The overall feel is sleek, tactile, and somewhat restrained, letting heavily swung beats germinate to resolve tension.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Outside the context of collective trauma, psychologists theorize that personal hardships can germinate into do-good behaviors later on, especially if the individual was the recipient of help during their struggle.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The overall feel is sleek, tactile, and somewhat restrained, letting heavily swung beats germinate to resolve tension.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Outside the context of collective trauma, psychologists theorize that personal hardships can germinate into do-good behaviors later on, especially if the individual was the recipient of help during their struggle.
—Pauline Bartolone, NPR, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for germinate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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Within five months of the arrival of new Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker, optimism has emerged that a struggling defense may be on the brink of major improvement.—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The chicks, born to piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket, emerged from their nest near Montrose Pier under the watchful eyes of volunteer bird monitors, who spent sunup to sundown waiting to confirm all four eggs had successfully hatched.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Ahead, experts share their go-to methods for propagating a lemon tree the right way.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Errors, once embedded in data and processing, can propagate rapidly across thousands of decisions and become very hard to discover and remove effectively.—
Troy Holaday,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The food and drink menu continues to evolve to satisfy hungry customers.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Lauder engaged with employees, including a Reverse Mentor team, to understand evolving consumer paths to beauty discovery.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Under the island’s current economic model, the government largely determines what is produced, who produces it, the prices at which goods are sold and how the country’s resources are allocated.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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The debate over recess has grown so confusing that recently the American Academy of Pediatrics stepped in and updated its policy statement.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Khat, which is known as Abyssinian tea and African salad, is typically grown in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, customs officials said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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