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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
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Yes, there may be a crew hired to clean the arena after the match, but that’s no excuse to treat your seats like a pig stye.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Now, airlines are adding flight routes, boosting supply and lowering seat prices, Berg said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Yes, there may be a crew hired to clean the arena after the match, but that’s no excuse to treat your seats like a pig stye.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
The industry’s emerging relationship with the president-elect will be on full display Monday, with leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and others expected to be seated together nearby.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seat
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
Noun
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If Ukraine develops its own air defense system, this would ease Kyiv's independence on the likes of the U.S. for the protection of its population centers and vital infrastructure.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Three-deck Atrium Lobby, Walt Disney Theatre (977-capacity live productions) and Buena Vista Theatre (278-capacity cinema); family and adult pools; spa and fitness center, jogging track.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Bend your left knee, hinge forward at the hips, and sit your butt back to lower into a lateral lunge.—
Amy Marturana Winderl,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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Addressing why the case was closed, the report noted that the U.S. Constitution forbids the prosecution of a sitting president.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Iran, recently inducted into the BRICS bloc, seeks advanced Russian military technology to bolster its defenses amid growing tensions with Israel.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Former Blue Demons and Chicago Sky star Allie Quigley was inducted into the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend, joining a class of six inductees as she was honored for her prolific Chicagoland career at the high school, collegiate and professional levels.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Natalia waited thirty minutes before going to collect what was left of the rocket tail.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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That work is usually divided into three categories, covering the airframe — or body, wings and tail of a plane — the engine and various other components.—
Niraj Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The appeal lies in creating a space where New Yorkers can enjoy exceptional service, free parking (a rarity in the region), and an experience that feels just as special as a trip to Manhattan’s luxury hubs.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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That will include shifting some production — particularly control room production — from New York and Washington, D.C., to CNN’s Atlanta hub.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Every president has been inaugurated on Jan. 20 since 1937, according to the 20th Amendment.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Jan. 2025
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Legitimate news sources make no mention of purported Trump plan The post in question doesn't appear on Trump's X profile, nor have there been any reports from reputable news organizations about Trump promising to sign such a bill into law when he's inaugurated on Jan. 20.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seat. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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