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as in root
the source from which something grows or develops
ancient Greece provided the seed for much of Western civilization's political and philosophical thought
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the famous stallion's seed can be found on racetracks all over the world
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Recent Examples of seed
Jim Barnes
may 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Skip bullies like Canadian goldenrod that have rampant roots and seeds that self-sow everywhere.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Flowers grown from seed will re-seed the garden for next year.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The top six seeds receive byes in the Big 12 tournament May 19-23 in Surprise, Arizona.
—Jim Barnes
may 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Skip bullies like Canadian goldenrod that have rampant roots and seeds that self-sow everywhere.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
Verb
And, relevant to the SoCon’s suggestion for how the teams are seeded, what would both midweek atmospheres look like if most or all of the teams involved are mid-majors, many with small fanbases?
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Flowers grown from seed will re-seed the garden for next year.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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As a city that is always negotiating with modernity, the tradition of jol khabar remains a comforting anchor, binding generations to their cultural roots and evoking nostalgia.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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The ancient technique used by Indigenous farmers helps direct rainfall to their roots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Adding to the difficulty, the mussels' offspring are microscopic and can travel in water sight unseen.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Place them in a moist bag in the fridge for six to eight weeks before planting.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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The monarch, who is a longtime advocate for environmental causes, also took part in other hands-on urban farming activities, including planting lavender and mustard greens, toured the farm and helped make mango salsa.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Its exact origins are unknown, but it was most likely discovered in South India in the 13th century.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Using animations of Eddie and talking-head interviews with famous fans including Javier Bardem, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Chuck D, and the Cure’s Simon Gallup, among others, the doc traces the group’s East London origins, galvanizing a loyal fanbase that now sees them in arenas and stadiums.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most adults can aim for about two servings of fruit daily, and juice counts toward that total.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Look for key limes alongside the citrus fruits at your local grocery store—they’re smaller than traditional Persian limes and often have a slightly sweeter flavor.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Inside, microorganisms break down the body into soil in a natural process that generates heat to reach temperatures of 131 F (55 C) or higher — enough to kill germs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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These germs can easily spread to anything in the areas where the poultry live and roam.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the discourse was less frequent at the beginning of her weight-loss journey, the rise of GLP-1s has meant that more people are flocking to her page to commiserate and strategize.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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How can the Magic miss 23 straight shots at the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth?—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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