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as in headquarters
a place from which authority is exercised
all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing
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as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell down on his well-padded seat
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a capital that is the seat of culture for the whole nation
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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
one of the first appointments that he made after being seated as president of the state senate
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Recent Examples of seat
Jack Fink, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Water bottles, snacks, essential documents, and your tech should all be in one bag that slides under the seat instantly to speed up security and keep you relaxed when boarding.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
At Chicken + Beer, the service is plenty friendly and quick once seated.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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Noun
But because this is a Democratic majority seat, the winner of the Democratic runoff will likely be elected in November.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Water bottles, snacks, essential documents, and your tech should all be in one bag that slides under the seat instantly to speed up security and keep you relaxed when boarding.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Verb
On smaller planes, flight attendants often walk the aisle with a notepad before takeoff, logging where every passenger is seated.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
At Chicken + Beer, the service is plenty friendly and quick once seated.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seat
Noun
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The pilot follows Hoffman’s character Mikey, a ski bum townie chasing a buzz.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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In addition to being shown on the broadcast, the moment, which saw the fan's pants completely fall down and bare their bum, was seemingly blasted on the JumboTron inside the stadium based on the crowd's unanimous gasp in reaction to the full moon display from the fan.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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As part of the city’s annual budget process, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released a 40-page analysis in April ranking the city’s 56 recreation centers based on what the report considered their importance to their communities.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The work is part of a larger effort statewide to update the National Guard’s armories, as renovations in recent years have either been completed or are planned at many readiness centers, including those in Brainerd, New Ulm, Marshall, Moorhead and Fergus Falls.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Verb
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What's more is that Japan sits much farther south than the regions where auroras are usually visible.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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After housing federal agencies for more than a century, the structure eventually sat vacant before Kimpton turned it into a hotel in 2002.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The star is also set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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He was granted a Guggenheim fellowship that year, and was inducted into the Downbeat Hall of Fame the next.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Their powerful tail launches the body forward, while the jaws snap shut with terrifying force before the prey has time to react meaningfully.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Carousel of Progress’ animatronic family — headed by John and Sarah — will remain, including Uncle Orville and Rover, the dog with the ever-wagging tail.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Archer is scaling for the mega sporting event and attempting to build an operational hub for the area's impending air taxi network.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Senator Biermann Ratjen Medal was inaugurated by the Hamburg Senate in 1978 and has been awarded more than 100 times.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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The tally arrived around the same time that the Grammys inaugurated a category that connects electronic dance music and pop, as the two have been crossing over for decades.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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While Bronze's face was painted with a shark and some flames, little Sterling looked sweet with unicorns and rainbows across her cheeks.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Her cheeks, her lips, her pink top that looks like scrubs from a pediatric unit but is probably for cooking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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“Seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seat. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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