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as in root
the source from which something grows or develops
ancient Greece provided the seed for much of Western civilization's political and philosophical thought
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as in offspring
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the famous stallion's seed can be found on racetracks all over the world
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Recent Examples of seed
Cynthia Sass, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The seeds can also help scrub the intestinal lining.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Ohio State defeated Texas during its run to the national title last season, and now the two programs meet in another high-stakes game that could have implications for College Football Playoff seeding this season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Sunflower, chia, and pumpkin seeds have their benefits—as do hemp seeds.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The seeds can also help scrub the intestinal lining.
—Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
About a year ago, North Beach was seeded with about 37,000 cubic yards of sand from the Santa Ana River, with truckloads hauling the material in and spreading it out.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Ohio State defeated Texas during its run to the national title last season, and now the two programs meet in another high-stakes game that could have implications for College Football Playoff seeding this season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seed
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For example, most types of turfgrass have short roots, and soil samples from lawns only need to be dug to a depth of 4 inches.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The roots of my family tree are firmly established in the soil of Great Britain.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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But for all its stylistic brio and an overall mesmerizing look, in which even throwaway visuals (like the icy corpse of a solider frozen to his battlefield steed) sear themselves into your memory, Frankenstein remains the simple, direct story of a man and his nonbiological offspring.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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And the fact that Lucian had so many offspring, Bella told me, can be explained, at least to some extent, by his youthful partners’ intentionality.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In cooler regions, plants are commonly planted in spring for an early season color and cut back in summer when plants decline due to heat.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of security forces searched for additional attackers or explosives that could have been planted around the area.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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And because of its higher-level academic origins, the majority of voters on either side of its function would likely struggle to define it.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The missions will each focus on different effects of the solar wind and space weather, from their origins at the Sun to their farthest reaches billions of miles away at the edge of our Solar System.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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After more than an hour on the road, the team arrived at a cluster of trailers behind a long dirt path on a grower’s property in South Haven, tight quarters where farmworkers rest after long-hour shifts picking fruit under the Michigan sun.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Always cut off diseased fruits, veggies, and even flower blooms before winter and make sure to clean these clippings off the ground, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Louisville is the home of modern water filtration As science advanced, water officials became more aware of the germs and bacteria that live in the water.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said those with health problems or taking medicines that affect their ability to fight germs should check with their healthcare provider before swimming in the ocean or other natural bodies of water.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bill replaces the state’s once-a-year test with three shorter exams, to be given at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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From the very beginning of launching her brand, Mutayo set her sights on the world stage.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Seed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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