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as in to propagate
to cause (something, as a seed) to grow
She began by reading up on the best ways to germinate apple seeds.
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Recent Examples of germinate
The seeds germinate fast, and the plants aren't very demanding.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Get going now because grass seed can take several days to a week or more to germinate and begin growing.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Aimed at supporting independent fashion designers, AZ Academy germinated from the now shuttered AZ Factory fashion brand.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Because the seeds germinate well once the nights get a little cooler.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Get going now because grass seed can take several days to a week or more to germinate and begin growing.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Aimed at supporting independent fashion designers, AZ Academy germinated from the now shuttered AZ Factory fashion brand.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Because the seeds germinate well once the nights get a little cooler.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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Saturday 30th November emerged as a key shopping day, with the peak shopping minute occurring at 8:01 a.m. on Sunday 1st December.Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just minutes after the Soto news broke, reports emerged that the Dodgers had agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract with 2024 World Series hero Blake Treinen.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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No competitor has the right to propagate the variety for sale without special permission; hence, this privilege gives the breeder a competitive edge.Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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To that end, Terada has gathered a network of would-be influencers to propagate a range of false stories.Michael Conte, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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The authors suggest that DNA repair genes in the species at some point evolved the ability to multiply, further contributing to DNA repair and in turn longevity.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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As for what’s next, the band will be touring hard into the new year, but will take a break in January to record their sixth full-length, again with Kenny Beats and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, one that doubtless will evolve the band’s sound even further.Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Pitt is produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, where JWP is under an overall deal.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Blue whales can produce a 30-foot high blow that shoots straight up.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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As businesses continue to take advantage of AI in their operations and decision-making, its importance grows.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, the family grew larger numerically.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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