1
as in headquarters
a place from which authority is exercised
all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing
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2
as in bums
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell down on his well-padded seat
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as in capitals
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a capital that is the seat of culture for the whole nation
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as in inducts
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
one of the first appointments that he made after being seated as president of the state senate
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Recent Examples of seats
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The goal of in-person work isn’t to fill seats, but to align teams for stronger collaboration and better performance.
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Nik Froehlich,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Room for Disagreement Party centrists are skeptical of leaning too far into lessons learned from the string of primaries in deep-blue seats.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Accessibility A number of rooms have ADA features like roll-in showers and toilet seats at wheelchair height, and the pool has an ADA-compliant chair lift.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Hyundai said those seats could also continue folding without properly detecting an occupant or object.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
The plane had two seats in the cockpit and two benches in the cabin for the skydivers, the NTSB said.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The house was full every single night, with only 1,617 empty seats tallied across those five matches over the past two weeks.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Up until this week, Paterson played every Monday with his jazz quartet at the historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago, which seats just about 150 people.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that the crash involved an MTO Sport gyrocopter, which features a open cockpit that seats two people.
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CBS News,
29 June 2026
For entertaining, the Ebern Designs conversation set, which comfortably seats three, is worth a look, while an oversized recliner chair for under $200 is perfect for afternoon reading sessions and relaxing in the sun.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Summer just began, and there are tons of patio days ahead, so pick up this dining set that seats up to six people.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The homey space seats a handful of diners at a counter wrapped around the open kitchen where Chef Hayato Kojima works wonders.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The South End café seats 56 inside plus 44 on the rail trail patio, joining Maman’s Plaza Midwood location with a possible third spot rumored for Eastover/Myers Park.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The man was pronounced dead after falling from an upper tier of the venue, which seats approximately 20,000.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Noun
Turner hit the next pitch into the seats for his third homer in as many games and a 5-0 lead.
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CBS News,
2 July 2026
The goal of in-person work isn’t to fill seats, but to align teams for stronger collaboration and better performance.
—
Nik Froehlich,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Room for Disagreement Party centrists are skeptical of leaning too far into lessons learned from the string of primaries in deep-blue seats.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Accessibility A number of rooms have ADA features like roll-in showers and toilet seats at wheelchair height, and the pool has an ADA-compliant chair lift.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Hyundai said those seats could also continue folding without properly detecting an occupant or object.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Fans will appreciate the one-of-a-kind decor and furnishings, including original seats from the ballpark, an authentic scoreboard and a coffee table signed by Red Sox players.
—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
The plane had two seats in the cockpit and two benches in the cabin for the skydivers, the NTSB said.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The house was full every single night, with only 1,617 empty seats tallied across those five matches over the past two weeks.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Verb
Next to it is the open-air amphitheater, which seats 3,500 people, and that is joined by a 400-seat studio theater for small productions.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
Up until this week, Paterson played every Monday with his jazz quartet at the historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in Chicago, which seats just about 150 people.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that the crash involved an MTO Sport gyrocopter, which features a open cockpit that seats two people.
—
CBS News,
29 June 2026
For entertaining, the Ebern Designs conversation set, which comfortably seats three, is worth a look, while an oversized recliner chair for under $200 is perfect for afternoon reading sessions and relaxing in the sun.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Summer just began, and there are tons of patio days ahead, so pick up this dining set that seats up to six people.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The homey space seats a handful of diners at a counter wrapped around the open kitchen where Chef Hayato Kojima works wonders.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The South End café seats 56 inside plus 44 on the rail trail patio, joining Maman’s Plaza Midwood location with a possible third spot rumored for Eastover/Myers Park.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The man was pronounced dead after falling from an upper tier of the venue, which seats approximately 20,000.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seats
Noun
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.
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For ski bums looking to hit the Colorado slopes without slogging through I-70 traffic, there’s no better destination than Winter Park.
Noun
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That represents a significant eyeball shift following last season’s 50-50 split between the two fashion capitals.
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Both are attempting historic makeovers of their capitals, with an eye to their own legacies.
Verb
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The side of the bracket where France sits includes some tough potential opponents.
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Evans said the socialist label won’t play in his district among the Latino population, which sits north of Denver, pointing to municipal results in Rutinel’s hometown last year.
Verb
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.
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The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.
Noun
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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His cheeks and hands were flushed pink with blood beneath the skin.
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Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
Verb
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From there, the builder installs two clamping, adjustable keels called leeboards that act together like a centerboard.
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As with its tent lineup, Gazelle installs a hub frame directly into the fabric.
Noun
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The life-size robotic elephants in Prasanth Prakashan's backyard workshop have ears that flap, tails that swish and trunks that squirt water.
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Opossums have hairless tails, ears and paws susceptible to frostbite.
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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