germinating

verb

Definition of germinatingnext
present participle of germinate
1
as in emerging
to come into being A new counterculture germinating in the city's art district.

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2
as in propagating
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 Synonyms for germinating
  1. emerging
  2. evolving
  3. producing
  4. growing
  5. ripening
Verb
  • Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Real-time money transfers continue their march forward in emerging market – like India, Brazil and now a handful of other markets.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Reflecting on the changing landscape of Indian cinema in 2024, Dhawan underlines the evolving audience expectations.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Megan Johnson, owner of Buttercup Farm, has been producing raw milk for 12 years from a herd of 14 cows.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Beyond political speculation, one real driver is growing institutional interest.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Canada's troubled Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, faced growing calls to resign last week after his Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Director, Chrystia Freeland, resigned over disagreements about government spending.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of growing
Verb
  • The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of ripening
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