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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
Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Regional finals will be the same, with Friday-Saturday games hosted by the higher seed.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The dark money seeding their efforts has found its way into our national politics.
—Deborah Baker
june 3, Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
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Noun
Derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant, castor oil contains omega fatty acids and bioactive compounds that may be beneficial for your hair.1 Although research is limited, some evidence suggests that castor oil may help moisturize and protect hair, manage dandruff, and promote growth.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Regional finals will be the same, with Friday-Saturday games hosted by the higher seed.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Verb
El Modena is seeded No. 1 in Division 1 softball and won’t play until Thursday with only five teams in the bracket. . .
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The dark money seeding their efforts has found its way into our national politics.
—Deborah Baker
june 3, Literary Hub, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
Noun
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According to engineers and robotics experts, the root cause of the malfunction was a combination of software and design oversight.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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One of the common root causes is that many of us instinctively fill every available surface, from drawers to shelves, and cabinets to closets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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These characters, such as Draculaura (daughter of Dracula), Frankie Stein (daughter of Frankenstein’s monster), Clawdeen Wolf (daughter of the Werewolf) and Cleo de Nile (daughter of the Mummy), are designed to reflect the diverse and unique offspring of classic monster figures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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When the first Puerto Rican crested toad conservation efforts began in 1980, Brookfield Zoo was one of two U.S. institutions to receive offspring from four breeding individuals at the Puerto Rico Zoological Gardens.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Keep bellflowers cool by planting them in partial shade, making sure they are protected from the hot afternoon sun.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Related How to Plant Dahlias in Pots Planting dahlias in pots is similar to planting them in the ground.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Noun
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As global airlines compete for high-paying passengers, wine is emerging as a new marker of status—less about volume and more about origin, style and association with elite producers.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The origins of jerk cooking go back to the Indigenous Arawak people of Jamaica.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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The hanging fruits had been emblazoned with the letters of the Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.—
Veronica Hilbring,
Essence.com,
11 July 2017
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My feeling is generally in the case of summer fruit pies, if things are in season and at their peak bounty, why be skimpy?—
Rick Martinez,
Bon Appetit,
8 July 2017
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After all, the more diverse the microbiome, the better we’re protected from germs, as a Stanford study shows.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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It’s designed to capture nearly all (99.9%) airborne germs via its HEPA filter while a UV-C light reduces viruses and bacteria even in large spaces.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Only Part of It Hails From Ingolstadt At the beginning of the 1990s, both Audi and Porsche needed help.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Setting realistic expectations from the very beginning will create more meaningful relationships with clients that are built on trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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