reseed

verb

re·​seed (ˌ)rē-ˈsēd How to pronounce reseed (audio)
reseeded; reseeding; reseeds

transitive verb

1
: to sow seed on again or anew
2
: to maintain (itself) by self-sown seed

intransitive verb

: to maintain itself by self-sown seed

Examples of reseed in a Sentence

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Teams are reseeded after each round, so the Lions will play the NFC's lowest remaining seed in the divisional round. Joe Guillen, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 Here’s the medal round seeding for the purposes of reseeding in the semifinals as well: 1. Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 The tournament doesn’t use a bracket format and the winners of the quarterfinal matchups will be reseeded for the semifinals. Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 Their opponent will be determined when the eight remaining teams are reseeded based on the regular season point total. Craig J. Clary, Baltimore Sun, 16 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reseed 

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of reseed was in 1861

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“Reseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reseed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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reseed

verb
re·​seed (ˈ)rē-ˈsēd How to pronounce reseed (audio)
: to sow seed on again

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