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Recent Examples of seeds
The new Postseason Ranking Formula seeds all 32 playoff teams based off their entire regular season, a stark difference from the former model that seeded teams by their success in region play.
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Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Most seeds sprout in soil temperatures 70°F to 75°F.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Some wildflower seeds sprout with cool winter storms and will often remain small and low to the ground.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
While states are generally inclined to fund more clinical and translational research, which would have more immediate payoffs for taxpayers, the plan also specifically calls for funding basic research that seeds clinical discoveries.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Place seeds about one-quarter inch deep and one inch apart, or plant sets with the pointed end up, leaving the tip just visible above the soil.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Play wants structure so progress can bloom, as an instinctive New Moon seeds your 5th House of Creativity with inspiration.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The quest comes with dangers and consequences but also seeds Conor’s socialization, albeit with a figure named Victor (Frank Mosley) with a TV for a head whose idea of heaven is … getting to watch people.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Most seeds sprout in soil temperatures 70°F to 75°F.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Some wildflower seeds sprout with cool winter storms and will often remain small and low to the ground.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
While states are generally inclined to fund more clinical and translational research, which would have more immediate payoffs for taxpayers, the plan also specifically calls for funding basic research that seeds clinical discoveries.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
Place seeds about one-quarter inch deep and one inch apart, or plant sets with the pointed end up, leaving the tip just visible above the soil.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Play wants structure so progress can bloom, as an instinctive New Moon seeds your 5th House of Creativity with inspiration.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
The quest comes with dangers and consequences but also seeds Conor’s socialization, albeit with a figure named Victor (Frank Mosley) with a TV for a head whose idea of heaven is … getting to watch people.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeds
plants
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Bean plants themselves enhance soil nutrition, benefiting its partners in return.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Seeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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