reseed

verb

re·​seed (ˌ)rē-ˈsēd How to pronounce reseed (audio)
reseeded; reseeding; reseeds
Synonyms of reseednext

transitive verb

1
: to sow seed on again or anew
2
: to maintain (itself) by self-sown seed

intransitive verb

: to maintain itself by self-sown seed

Examples of reseed in a Sentence

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Then resod or reseed the grass. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Teams would also reseed after the first round, which could give top clubs an even bigger advantage if there are upsets early on. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, however, has long remained adamant that the format works, including doubling down on it during the GM meetings last month in Florida. James Mirtle, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2026 Edge lawns and garden beds for definition and reseed patchy grass areas. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026 Failure to tackle the underlying problem may result in the need to reseed. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reseed

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of reseed was in 1861

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“Reseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reseed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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reseed

verb
re·​seed (ˈ)rē-ˈsēd How to pronounce reseed (audio)
: to sow seed on again

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