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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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 Large clusters of disease in low-income countries risk reseeding the pandemic in high-income countries—and such unchecked spread will hinder the global economic recovery and undermine the security of governments worldwide. Lawrence O. Gostin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2021 The eight teams remaining 3A teams after this weekend will be reseeded based on regular season record. Jacob Steinberg, 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 15 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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