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as in headquarters
a place from which authority is exercised
all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing
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as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell down on his well-padded seat
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a capital that is the seat of culture for the whole nation
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as in to induct
to put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies
one of the first appointments that he made after being seated as president of the state senate
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Recent Examples of seat
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
Wondering where your kids can sit? Under California vehicle code, a parent, legal guardian or driver transporting a child under 8 years old must properly secure the child in the rear seat.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Elections are nonpartisan and staggered, meaning not every seat on the five-person board is on the ballot at the same time.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
Wondering where your kids can sit? Under California vehicle code, a parent, legal guardian or driver transporting a child under 8 years old must properly secure the child in the rear seat.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
The industry’s emerging relationship with the president-elect will be on full display Monday, with leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and others expected to be seated together nearby.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Using Cell Phones with Reckless Abandon While the ballpark is filled with cheers and chatter, nobody wants to be seated next to the person who’s loudly carrying on a phone conversation in the middle of it—or have to dodge the hundredth selfie snapped by the person in front of them.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seat
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
Noun
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If Ukraine develops its own air defense system, this would ease Kyiv's independence on the likes of the U.S. for the protection of its population centers and vital infrastructure.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Three-deck Atrium Lobby, Walt Disney Theatre (977-capacity live productions) and Buena Vista Theatre (278-capacity cinema); family and adult pools; spa and fitness center, jogging track.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Kate Moss strikes a pose on her way into the Dior Homme show during Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 24. 47 of 120 Runway Romance Kieran Culkin and his wife Jazz Charton sit for the Dior Homme show during Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 24.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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One Anson County home, for instance, sits within a mile of some 50 barns.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Alamo Drafthouse founders Tim League and Karrie League will be inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame with Rodriguez and Hawley as part of the ceremony.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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Parcells would retire after the season and be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What went wrong: With football being the tail that wags the dog of collegiate sports, 10 of the remaining Pac-12 schools (USC and UCLA had already announced their departure) pulled out of the conference a year and a half ago.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The fire began in the plane’s tail just before 10:30 p.m. local time, per the news agency, before appearing to spread to the fuselage of the plane.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The appeal lies in creating a space where New Yorkers can enjoy exceptional service, free parking (a rarity in the region), and an experience that feels just as special as a trip to Manhattan’s luxury hubs.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Princess Kate has long been a fan of the British eyewear brand, which sells both eyeglasses and sunglasses at its two hubs in London.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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While the plans to develop the uninhabited Sazan Island, once a military base in the Bay of Vlora across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, have been in the works for months, final approval was granted last week, just days before Trump was inaugurated as the nation’s 47th president.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Senate confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio just hours after Trump was inaugurated and the White House changed hands on Monday.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seat. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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