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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
These seeds germinate best when soil temperatures have cooled to between 50° and 65°F (air temperatures 60 to 85°F), which falls between early-September to mid-November, depending on location.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
At that point, it is removed, but in the meantime, the next generation of seedlings, germinated from its seeds, has matured in its vicinity.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Adding a heating mat beneath your pots can help zinnias sprout faster, but most zinnia seeds should generally germinate in about 4 to 7 days.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Optimal Timing for Planting Grass Seed In Spring Grass seeds require adequate moisture, favorable temperatures, and oxygen to germinate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025
At that point, it is removed, but in the meantime, the next generation of seedlings, germinated from its seeds, has matured in its vicinity.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Adding a heating mat beneath your pots can help zinnias sprout faster, but most zinnia seeds should generally germinate in about 4 to 7 days.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Optimal Timing for Planting Grass Seed In Spring Grass seeds require adequate moisture, favorable temperatures, and oxygen to germinate.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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After stints at the University of Georgia and Jacksonville State, Camron McDowell has emerged as a tantalizing future bet.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025
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Return-to-office (RTO) initiatives and talent growth in emerging sectors like AI are playing key roles in the city’s resurgence.—
Ryan Masiello,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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While easy to propagate from a cutting, rosemary varies in hardiness.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Sipping sundowners at the glamorous beach clubs that propagate the sandy shores and cliffside hideouts along the French Riviera really shouldn’t take much convincing, but with so many charming seaside cities and villages to explore, deciding where to stay can be a challenge.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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The rise of the rearview camera: How backup cams changed driving for Americans Driver assistance and safety features have evolved over the past decade.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Director Kingsley described how the project evolved from its comedic roots.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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The aggressive ones, by contrast, often produce symptoms between screenings and are diagnosed clinically.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Lenox Corporation has also for years been tapped to design presidents’ official inauguration gifts for both parties — in 2021, the company produced specialty luxury crystal vases for Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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In the decades since, PEOPLE has grown to become the iconic brand it is known as today — expanding from a newsstand-only publication to now include digital news coverage and social media coverage, as well as a new app, among other ventures.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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In addition, administrative staff positions at most universities and colleges has grown faster than faculty.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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