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as in center
a place or environment that favors the development of something
a social and political environment that would later become a seedbed of the abolition movement
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as in root
the source from which something grows or develops
that think tank has served as a seedbed for American conservatism since the Cold War era
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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the historic role of the Middle East as a seedbed for new religions
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Recent Examples of seedbed
The United States grew from seedbeds in Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem, and especially in the English traditions of accountable government, from Magna Carta to the Glorious Revolution.
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The Editors, National Review, 16 Oct. 2023
Family and faith are seedbeds of virtue where government ought not to intrude.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 June 2023
The purpose of this savvy bit of cross-promotion is, of course, to engage kids, who watch and play football at diminishing rates relative to years past, a trend accelerated by video games, the pandemic, and the changing perception of football as a seedbed of injury more than opportunity.
—Jake Nevins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2022
Even in the Bay Area, a seedbed of policy efforts directed at curbing climate change, emissions need to drop much faster, according to a recent report by a Santa Rosa climate and energy policy nonprofit that’s trying to get California to accelerate its climate goals.
—J.d. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2021
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The Editors, National Review, 16 Oct. 2023
Family and faith are seedbeds of virtue where government ought not to intrude.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 June 2023
The purpose of this savvy bit of cross-promotion is, of course, to engage kids, who watch and play football at diminishing rates relative to years past, a trend accelerated by video games, the pandemic, and the changing perception of football as a seedbed of injury more than opportunity.
—Jake Nevins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2022
Even in the Bay Area, a seedbed of policy efforts directed at curbing climate change, emissions need to drop much faster, according to a recent report by a Santa Rosa climate and energy policy nonprofit that’s trying to get California to accelerate its climate goals.
—J.d. Morris, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seedbed
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The most conspicuous example is the open-air winter sculpture garden at the center of the residence, an intimate, confined courtyard that allows art and nature to coalesce.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, in the present, the survivors find themselves at the center of a conspiracy that might just bring their past secrets to light.Abby Monteil, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
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Participants at the meeting reportedly discussed how to possibly introduce legislative measures to enable the mass expulsion of immigrants from Germany, as well as German citizens with immigrant roots and German citizens who have helped refugees.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This article explores the root causes of these partnerships, their implications on the future of the automotive industry and actionable insights for businesses looking to navigate this changing landscape.Amaan Kazi, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fisherman Aesthetic Trend Oceanic influences have served as an endless source of inspiration.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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With human donor organs in short supply, some researchers are exploring the use of pigs as a potential source.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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The room is conceived as a home office, mini-gym, or perhaps a nursery.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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For the younger set, there’s the Kid’s Club, which includes indoor and outdoor spaces for kids to explore, a large playroom, a mini kitchen, and a nursery, all staffed by on-site caregivers.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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True to their origin story, Gonzalez was wearing a sequin La DoubleJ number for the occasion.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The origin point of the blaze is textbook wildland-urban interface, or WUI (woo-ee).Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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From the cradle to the grave, Black Americans suffer worse health outcomes than white people.Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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To adjust your load, place the dumbbell in its storage cradle, twist the handle to increase or decrease the weight, and then use the safety lock feature to secure the plates.Zoe Weiner, SELF, 16 Sep. 2024
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Islands, long recognized as hotbeds of biological diversity, are just as much engines of linguistic diversity.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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The area of the city near Sycamore Drive, Mahogany Way, Peppertree Way and L Street has been a hotbed of violence.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Many Chinese five-spice blends comprise ground star anise seed, cinnamon or its close relative cassia, cloves, Sichuan pepper, and ground fennel seeds.Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kentucky missed the tournament in 2021 and lost in the first round in 2022 and 2024 as a No. 2 and No. 3 seed, respectively.Tim Casey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Seedbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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