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noun

Definition of plantnext
as in factory
a building or set of buildings for the manufacturing of goods a furniture plant that employs hundreds of people

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verb

ˈplant How to pronounce plant (audio)
1
as in to seed
to put or set into the ground to grow I'll plant the marigold seeds in the spring

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2
as in to establish
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of soon the sect had planted churches across the breadth of the colony

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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a profound respect for Mother Nature that had been planted by long experience with hurricanes

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Recent Examples of plant
Noun
Its textured facade will support soil, water, plants, and wildlife, extending the existing riverside park vertically, while multiple windows and external staircases are integrated into the rock-like forms. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 For all other ornamental plants, wait to plant until the weather cools in early fall. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
That is not a political belief—attempting to assassinate a head of state or planting a bomb in a public square. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026 If your bed is already planted, topdress the soil with a few inches of organic matter like wood chips, straw, leaf mold, or pine bark instead of mixing it into the soil. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plant
  1. factory
  2. seed
  3. establish
  4. breed
  5. mill
  6. pioneer
  7. root
  8. shop
Noun
  • Half a century later, Andy Warhol’s factory flipped this theory on its head.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 21 July 2026
  • Defensive backs coach Dino Vasso deserves a significant mention here, too — the Texans have become a talent factory at every position in their secondary under Vasso, who could get even more coordinator interest this spring.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of factory
Verb
  • In pro singles, 3rd seeded Roos van Reek came out on top over 4th seeded Yu-chieh Hsieh in the Women’s pro singles, with both top seeds (Hendry and Bates) falling early.
    — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Place seeds on plate and repeat process with remaining sesame seeds.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
Definition of seed
Verb
  • From Levi’s and Wrangler to next-gen iterations like Re/Done and EB Denim, these tried-and-true labels have established themselves as go-tos, with dedicated followings who return pair after pair.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 July 2026
  • Powers, now, will head into his fourth training camp as the Broncos’ established starter at left guard.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Definition of establish
Verb
  • Yaks breed notoriously slowly, with females birthing just four or five offspring in their lifetime – a major challenge for their long-term survival.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • There are countless things to do in the game, from catching Pals to breeding them to building elaborate bases to exploring the world.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of breed
Noun
  • The stench, a byproduct of papermaking, eased years ago with the installation of air-scrubbing equipment and went away completely in September when International Paper closed the mill after 90 years of operation.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Waters, for example, went from sharecropping and driving a tractor on a plantation near Clarksdale to working in a paper mill and driving a truck in Chicago.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Definition of mill
Verb
  • With Chrome, Google pioneered the rapid release model for browser security.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
  • Los Angeles is on the cutting edge for an aesthetic pioneered by a handful of micro-bakeries led by expert pastry chefs with an eye for beauty.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of pioneer
Verb
  • Criticism is meant to interrogate a feeling and then root that in context psychologically and culturally.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And the reasons may be rooted as much in Southerners’ attitudes about being overweight as in their diets and exercise patterns.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of root
Noun
  • The shop also offers a selection of mini scoops paired with beer or wine.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • As he was pulled back up, shop owner and witness Anna Medina said, his right leg was cut by the shards of glass.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of shop

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