seeded

Definition of seedednext
past tense of seed
as in planted
to put or set into the ground to grow seeded grass in the backyard

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Recent Examples of seeded The headline pitch for these accounts is that they’ll be seeded with a one-time $1,000 government contribution for children born from 2025 through 2028, unless Congress extends the government donation. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Teams were placed into divisions and seeded for the playoffs according to the rankings (Massey Ratings System) at the end of the regular season. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 It’s based on a past that the Sardinian people carry with them—a past that has seeded a deep sense of suspicion and vulnerability. IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026 The Blue Jays were seeded seventh in 2007 but played at Hofstra because of commencement at Homewood that weekend. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026 Whether it is seeded or seedless, red or yellow, 70% of the average watermelon is flesh, and the other 30% is rind. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 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 Hawks seeded her campaign with $30,000 of her own money, and received a $5,500 donation from Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, R-Valley Center. Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Six of the players in the round of 16 were seeded 20th or higher, and half the top eight seeds were out before the quarters. Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeded
planted
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  • Meanwhile, a grove of redwood trees (planted by the property’s former owner, Martha Stewart) gives the grounds a sense of grandeur.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 May 2026
  • Sadly, Maui Gold is now the last pineapple farm standing on the island, down to 750 acres (300 of them planted), with just 20 people working the farm.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026

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“Seeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeded. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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