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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
Gifford says before weed seeds germinate, typically in early spring for summer weeds and late summer for winter weeds.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
The California lilac, a common plant in these mountains, drops seeds that only germinate in the aftermath of fire.
—Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Other plants rely on seeds that have been dropped in the soil over decades, which germinate after a fire.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
When making decisions about which seeds get precious indoor space, start with those that germinate and/or grow slowly.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
The California lilac, a common plant in these mountains, drops seeds that only germinate in the aftermath of fire.
—Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Other plants rely on seeds that have been dropped in the soil over decades, which germinate after a fire.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
When making decisions about which seeds get precious indoor space, start with those that germinate and/or grow slowly.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for germinate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
Verb
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Evidence has emerged of the potential speed and usability benefits of having access to real buttons instead of smartphone-like touchscreens.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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Eyewitnesses have accused government supporters of carrying out execution-style killings and video footage has emerged of mass graves.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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In addition to plant sales, the event features workshops and seminars on topics from Florida’s endemic carnivorous plants to bonsai care and propagating plants.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2025
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Without proper oversight, automated tools may propagate errors or create integration challenges.—
Prajwalkumar Bhatkar,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The types of jobs considered entry-level have evolved, especially in industries where automation and AI have changed daily operations.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The conversation between everyone involved is ever evolving and expansive.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lawrence, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer of Doozer Productions executive produce alongside Tarses and Carell.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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The doc is produced by Big Sur, Mad Entertainment and RAI Cinema in co-production with Luce Cinecittà.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Atlanta Fed believed the U.S. GDP was on track to grow throughout most of February, with estimates ranging from positive 2 to nearly 4 percent.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Disney’s push into Asia’s growing cruise market isn’t stopping in Singapore.—
Karla Cripps,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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