germinated

verb

Definition of germinatednext
past tense of germinate
1
as in emerged
to come into being A new counterculture germinating in the city's art district.

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Relevance
2
as in propagated
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 Synonyms for germinated
  1. emerged
  2. evolved
  3. produced
  4. grew
  5. cultivated
  6. harvested
Verb
  • The reports emerged in Italy but they have been played down by Newcastle and by Howe.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Greenwich Village had emerged as its epicenter.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerged
Verb
  • Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, Hanukkah has evolved from a historical commemoration into a celebration of resilience — a key pillar of Jewish identity.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolved
Verb
  • Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The record is produced by Bad Bunny’s frequent collaborators, La Paciencia, MAG and Tainy, along with Big Jay and Saox.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of produced
Verb
  • The number of job listings for musical therapists in Australia, for example, grew nearly fourfold in the five years between 2018 and 2022.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Nationally and around the Big Ten, social media grew agitated at Raiola for his attempts to emulate Patrick Mahomes.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of grew
Verb
  • For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.
    Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of cultivated
Verb
  • The affected oysters and clams were harvested from November 15 to December 11 by Rudy's Shellfish in Washington and have been linked to norovirus, which can cause stomach flu symptoms.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Timing is also of the essence, and just as crops must be planted, watered and harvested at the right moment, businesses must execute decisions at optimal points to maximize returns.
    Stefano Carganico, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of harvested
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