germinating

verb

Definition of germinatingnext
present participle of germinate
1
as in emerging
to come into being A new counterculture germinating in the city's art district.

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2
as in propagating
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 germinating
  1. emerging
  2. evolving
  3. producing
  4. growing
  5. ripening
Verb
  • Real-time money transfers continue their march forward in emerging market – like India, Brazil and now a handful of other markets.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emerging
Verb
  • Such efforts can help strengthen the protection of digital assets and customer data while addressing the evolving demands of API security.
    Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • However, in our fast-evolving environment, this preference can stifle an organization’s capacity to innovate.
    Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of evolving
Verb
  • Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • In fact, 30 of the 31 fastest-growing teams came from hockey.
    Brett Knight, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • With health care jobs projected to be among the fastest growing employment sector over the next decade, the market for students currently enrolled in health care education programs looks bright.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of growing
Verb
  • The 2021 growing season was cooler than average with maturation and ripening less harried than usual.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Certain Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Enzymes in fruits and vegetables promote chemical reactions, such as ripening.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of ripening
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