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as in to propagate
to cause (something, as a seed) to grow
She began by reading up on the best ways to germinate apple seeds.
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Recent Examples of germinate
Your seeds can still germinate but may be delayed if the soil is allowed to dry out.
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
All of these flowers drop seeds in the garden, which germinate and give way to blooms the following year.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
If fewer than 14 seeds (about 70 percent) germinated, toss them out and purchase new seed.
—Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
In a week or so, any weed seeds still present will germinate.
—Laura Simpson, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
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Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
All of these flowers drop seeds in the garden, which germinate and give way to blooms the following year.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
If fewer than 14 seeds (about 70 percent) germinated, toss them out and purchase new seed.
—Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
In a week or so, any weed seeds still present will germinate.
—Laura Simpson, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for germinate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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Erdoğan first emerged during the post-Cold War decade of unipolar, American triumph, adopting the language of free markets, liberalism, and human rights, and stretched those politics of optimism into the brief euphoria of the Obama years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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As mental health becomes more visible and financially supported through employer programs and policy initiatives, questions may emerge around intention and alignment.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once commercial and agronomic datasets are harmonized, AI models can analyze how incentives propagate through the system and quantify their real impact on demand.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The model is based on how lithium ions propagate through a battery’s electrodes, similar to how caffeine molecules dissolve from coffee grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Maybe the Knicks will evolve again.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Over time these have evolved from general nutrition advice into recommendations on diet and physical activity aimed at preventing chronic disease.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the bright side, the Eta Aquarid's are known to produce the occasional fireball, which could easily pierce the veil of moonlight cast by the lunar disk.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Westin also produced an RBI single, while Augustana recruit JT Iles came through with a two-run double for the Thunderbolts (9-11), who with the win retained the Zabrocki Cup — the traveling trophy for the rivalry.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The front office also faced growing concerns about whether Reese’s presence would deter the signing of returning veterans and key free agents the Sky had targeted.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Like many of the exchanges with Democrats during the hearing, the back and forth grew heated, as Carbajal cut Hegseth off in the middle of his answer.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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