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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
Gifford says before weed seeds germinate, typically in early spring for summer weeds and late summer for winter weeds.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
The California lilac, a common plant in these mountains, drops seeds that only germinate in the aftermath of fire.
—Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Other plants rely on seeds that have been dropped in the soil over decades, which germinate after a fire.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
When making decisions about which seeds get precious indoor space, start with those that germinate and/or grow slowly.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for germinate
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
The California lilac, a common plant in these mountains, drops seeds that only germinate in the aftermath of fire.
—Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Other plants rely on seeds that have been dropped in the soil over decades, which germinate after a fire.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
When making decisions about which seeds get precious indoor space, start with those that germinate and/or grow slowly.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for germinate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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The chain has been stumbling since filing for bankruptcy in 2019 and has struggled to stay relevant among emerging brands and cheap online options including Shein and Fashion Nova.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Since the discovery of the feather and the London and Berlin specimens, additional Archaeopteryx fossils have emerged, all from the Solnhofen region.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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In addition to plant sales, the event features workshops and seminars on topics from Florida’s endemic carnivorous plants to bonsai care and propagating plants.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2025
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Without proper oversight, automated tools may propagate errors or create integration challenges.—
Prajwalkumar Bhatkar,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And then steadily over time recruit and develop more technical players and evolve into a 3-2-4-1 with high possession and press.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with Mac malware shifting from simple adware to advanced information stealers.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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This diversity makes mezcal a deeply regional and artisanal product, closely tied to the land and the people who produce it.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This highly exclusive edition is produced in a limited run of just 25 pieces.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Betting on the Future As more businesses recognize the strategic value of premium domains, demand may continue to grow, potentially influencing pricing trends.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Her parents, who had grown accustomed to hearing from Lam every day by phone, did not hear from her on the 31st and quickly grew concerned.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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