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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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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
Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
And clearly, there are still stadiums in this country that will book him, as well as fans to fill their seats.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Around 2,900 luxury club seats and 34 additional suites were added.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The Swiss cruise line chartered seven flights and bought large groups of seats on commercial planes to repatriate over 1,500 guests stuck on the MSC Euribia in Dubai, according to the cruise line.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Similar to airline tickets or ride-sharing fares, prices may rise when demand exceeds available seats and fall when demand weakens.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is about 4,000 square feet and seats 100, including the bar.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Tickets to his Charlotte appearance range from $125 for regular admission to $10,000 for multiple VIP seats and extra access to Stone.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The ads target safe Republican seats and most competitive races, including Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and New Hampshire.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Faber, a serious home cook with a Rolodex of chef friends, put in a full chef’s kitchen with a pizza oven and a table that seats 15.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Apr. 2026
Moving farther back, the Carryboy floor plan includes a U-sofa rear dining lounge that seats five to six people.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
With all 125 House seats up for re-election this year, April’s veto session will be the last opportunity in 2026 for lawmakers to reach an agreement on a property tax amendment proposal.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The arena seats just over 1,000 people and is fitted with retractable bleachers that may remind some of a high school gym.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Book seats together at checkout.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The stadium expansion adds another year to the soccer team’s tenure at Heart Health Park, which seats roughly 11,000 fans.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The Venue at Thunder Valley seats about 4,500 people, a fraction of the capacity of the stadiums that still host many of Dylan’s contemporaries like Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
The $100 million stadium seats about 6,000 people and offers affordable tickets that start at $13.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
And clearly, there are still stadiums in this country that will book him, as well as fans to fill their seats.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Around 2,900 luxury club seats and 34 additional suites were added.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The Swiss cruise line chartered seven flights and bought large groups of seats on commercial planes to repatriate over 1,500 guests stuck on the MSC Euribia in Dubai, according to the cruise line.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Similar to airline tickets or ride-sharing fares, prices may rise when demand exceeds available seats and fall when demand weakens.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is about 4,000 square feet and seats 100, including the bar.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Tickets to his Charlotte appearance range from $125 for regular admission to $10,000 for multiple VIP seats and extra access to Stone.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The ads target safe Republican seats and most competitive races, including Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and New Hampshire.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Best Furniture and Decor Flash Deals Freshening up your space is easy with Wayfair’s latest discounts, which include a sectional sleeper sofa with sneaky storage, a stylish striped swivel chair, and a patio conversation set that comfortably seats up to four friends.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Faber, a serious home cook with a Rolodex of chef friends, put in a full chef’s kitchen with a pizza oven and a table that seats 15.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Apr. 2026
Moving farther back, the Carryboy floor plan includes a U-sofa rear dining lounge that seats five to six people.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
With all 125 House seats up for re-election this year, April’s veto session will be the last opportunity in 2026 for lawmakers to reach an agreement on a property tax amendment proposal.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The arena seats just over 1,000 people and is fitted with retractable bleachers that may remind some of a high school gym.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Book seats together at checkout.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The stadium expansion adds another year to the soccer team’s tenure at Heart Health Park, which seats roughly 11,000 fans.
—JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The Venue at Thunder Valley seats about 4,500 people, a fraction of the capacity of the stadiums that still host many of Dylan’s contemporaries like Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seats
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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.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Expensive trip to modern backcountry huts Backcountry skiing is no longer just for ski bums.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Those crises required two large IMF deals supported by tens of billions of dollars in Gulf aid and investments, reflecting a long-standing view among Gulf capitals that stability in the most populous Arab country is key to preventing wider turmoil.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Last weekend, as Matthieu Blazy’s new collection dropped at Chanel in Dubai Mall, queues formed outside, not unlike other fashion capitals in recent weeks.—
Sujata Assomull,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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This site, at Tala'at Ad-Dam, sits along an ancient pilgrimage route to Jerusalem, one Jesus' parents were said to have walked.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hiking, mountain biking, and trail rides are options for all ages at this property that sits within the Rincon Mountains and adjacent to Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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Each treatment requires just three minutes, and the wand’s rotating head easily glides over the forehead, cheeks, under eyes, jawline and neck.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Flush Balm blush in shade Bespoke awakens her cheeks with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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As gardeners head to their local garden centers early in the growing season, many seek organically sound amendments and treatments to support their vegetable gardens.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Iran struck Amazon Web Services data centers in the Middle East in early March, causing outages in a number of apps and digital services in the United Arab Emirates.—
Luke Fountain,Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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That third party installs your flooring.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This version installs directly on your device and works offline, with the license tied to your Microsoft account for long-term access.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Their seafood steam pots feature shrimp, clams, crabs, oysters, and even lobster tails, depending on your family's preferences.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Three wolves, trotting single-file with heads and tails down, started to cross the flat half a mile downwind of the caribou.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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