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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
Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Because the truth is that watermelon seeds are perfectly fine to eat.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Visitation has now downed the second- and third-seeded teams in the Class 2A field.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Using salt, mustard seeds and a picture of the team, Sharma places the ingredients in her hand and moves her fist clockwise seven times around the image to invite positive energy.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 13 June 2026
Because the truth is that watermelon seeds are perfectly fine to eat.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Verb
Slice, peel, and seed the cantaloupe before wrapping it in prosciutto, and serve the dish with a drizzle of honey or a balsamic glaze.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Visitation has now downed the second- and third-seeded teams in the Class 2A field.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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The 36-year-old entrepreneur from Stanford, Connecticut, moved to Mexico City last year to reconnect with the roots of his late grandparents.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.—
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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According to the Audubon Zoo, the facility's reptile building is closed to visitors for renovation, but its herpetology department is currently caring for a breeding colony of 21 adult pine snakes, which produce offspring each year that are released into the wild.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Scientists raise male mosquitoes that cannot produce viable offspring.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Baltimore Tree Trust will remove paved surfaces and plant 500 new trees in the city to increase canopy coverage, decrease temperatures and improve water quality.—
Kate Gray,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Aphids thrive due to plant stress, excess nitrogen, and overcrowding, making prevention key.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The show has evolved over its long tenure, but its bombastic 50th season managed to both capture the spirit of the show's origins and honor its long legacy.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Use a 10-gallon container filled with rich, moist soil for vigorous growth and continuous fruit production, and set it next to a pot of nasturtiums, which attract essential pollinators.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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That layered structure is typical of modern honey fragrances, where the note works alongside fruit, flower or tobacco accords to keep the composition wearable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs.—
Lauren Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Regardless of the type, warm or hot water is best, although Shields advises using hot water for dish towels to really tackle the grease, germs, and food stains.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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Perhaps the most striking part of the visit was seeing the pope appearing the most relaxed and happy since the beginning of his papacy.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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After hearing these songs, the happier ones at the beginning of the album reveal bits of shadow that Rodrigo has built into them to presage what’s to come — to presage what always comes.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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