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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
With over 15,000 seats, Moody Center has become the go-to arena for popular touring artists since opening in 2022.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
While Spectrum and Potestad will be presented proscenium style with the audience in the room’s regular seats, Strategic Love Play will be performed with the audience on stage with the actors.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
What 2026 brings to Miami and the airport Still, the number of available airline seats at MIA increased in 2025.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Supreme Court will allow California to use a new congressional map, which could see Democrats to gain up to five House seats in the midterms.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Last week, a court in Virginia struck down the new map drawn by state Democrats to increase Democratic seats in Virginia’s congressional delegation.
—Sherrilyn Ifill, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
The American Redistricting Project and Jonathon Vervas at Carnegie Mellon University both see California losing four of its 52 seats, Texas gaining four and Florida getting either two or four.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
None of the separatist political parties currently hold seats in the Alberta legislature.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The arena seats 3,500 people for basketball games and was built in the 1950s.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The restaurant seats 80 indoors and 32 on the patio.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Pilot is one of America’s favorite family vehicles, a three-row SUV that seats seven or eight.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Every ten years following the census, the US Census Bureau establishes the number of House of Representatives seats in each state based on population numbers.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
But far from a small food hall stand, the new location of El Tiempo Cantina seats 230 customers and has a full bar plus private dining spaces.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Despite the venue’s size – The Warfield seats roughly 2,250 – the crowd roared for Kahan, who at times seemed overwhelmed with emotion.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The bridge seats 40 to 50 people.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Operators can configure ten business-class seats or six VIP seats.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
With over 15,000 seats, Moody Center has become the go-to arena for popular touring artists since opening in 2022.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
While Spectrum and Potestad will be presented proscenium style with the audience in the room’s regular seats, Strategic Love Play will be performed with the audience on stage with the actors.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
What 2026 brings to Miami and the airport Still, the number of available airline seats at MIA increased in 2025.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The Supreme Court will allow California to use a new congressional map, which could see Democrats to gain up to five House seats in the midterms.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Last week, a court in Virginia struck down the new map drawn by state Democrats to increase Democratic seats in Virginia’s congressional delegation.
—Sherrilyn Ifill, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
The American Redistricting Project and Jonathon Vervas at Carnegie Mellon University both see California losing four of its 52 seats, Texas gaining four and Florida getting either two or four.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
None of the separatist political parties currently hold seats in the Alberta legislature.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The ticket seller told me that the Wuthering theater, which seats about 250, had more than 200 seats still open.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The arena seats 3,500 people for basketball games and was built in the 1950s.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The restaurant seats 80 indoors and 32 on the patio.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Pilot is one of America’s favorite family vehicles, a three-row SUV that seats seven or eight.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Every ten years following the census, the US Census Bureau establishes the number of House of Representatives seats in each state based on population numbers.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
But far from a small food hall stand, the new location of El Tiempo Cantina seats 230 customers and has a full bar plus private dining spaces.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Despite the venue’s size – The Warfield seats roughly 2,250 – the crowd roared for Kahan, who at times seemed overwhelmed with emotion.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
The bridge seats 40 to 50 people.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seats
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In later years, the shearling coat in its more Western iteration became a fashion statement beloved by hippies and boho ski bums, and was notably worn with great aplomb by Robert Redford in the 1969 classic Downhill Racer.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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At last year's conference, Vice President JD Vance delivered a combative address that rattled European capitals and fueled fears of an accelerating trans-Atlantic split.—
Olivia Gazis,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Since then, the tone shift has reverberated across European capitals.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Patton said the treaty sits below Australia's alliance with the United States and its security agreement with Papua New Guinea, and is unlikely to clarify whether Indonesia would come to Australia's defense in the event of a regional conflict.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Robinson, nicknamed The Admiral for his stint in the Navy, often sits courtside at games and has spoken with Castle at the practice facility in the past.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Robbie’s character, Cathy, appears with soft, balmy lips and noticeably flushed cheeks.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beckham likes to apply the tint across her nose and the top of her cheeks to channel a fresh-off-the-beach flush.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many of the types found at garden centers boast big blooms in pinks, whites, and purples.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But if the technology takes off and moves beyond experience centers, will users remain within safe boundaries?—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Monaco Parkway bridge will be closed for about three days as the city installs new girders as part of their bridge replacement project.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Through the program, VFD provides and installs smoke and CO alarms free of charge for any resident within the City of Valparaiso or Center Township during home safety visits, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Seahawks called tails, and the coin landed on heads.—
February 9,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each year, millions of dog lovers tune in to the Puppy Bowl as a way to pregame the actual Super Bowl taking place that same Sunday, played by human athletes without tails.—
Stacia Datskovska,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Seats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seats. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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