seedbeds

noun

Definition of seedbedsnext
plural of seedbed
1
as in hotbeds
a place or environment that favors the development of something a social and political environment that would later become a seedbed of the abolition movement

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as in seeds
the source from which something grows or develops that think tank has served as a seedbed for American conservatism since the Cold War era

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as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided the historic role of the Middle East as a seedbed for new religions

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  1. nests
  2. origins
  3. nurseries
  4. seed
Noun
  • The vintage floral design adds charm, and each piece nests into the baking sheet for easy storage.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Birds, for example, are known to use plastic in their nests, exposing themselves and their offspring to toxins.
    David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • The goose game has its origins in a 16th-century board game once played at the court of the Medici and famously gifted to Spain’s King Philip II.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin’s origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se, cryptocurrency was quickly adopted and championed by cyberlibertarians.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of origins
Noun
  • The ‘beige mom’ term has been tossed around to describe many parents’ situations, including those who prefer colorless toys, like to dress their babies in neutrals or maintain muted nurseries — and certain celebrities have also been granted the descriptor.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This would prevent other nurseries from selling a rose that looks like their variety under an identical name or a confusingly similar name.
    Tammy Sons, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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  • Kentucky missed the tournament in 2021 and lost in the first round in 2022 and 2024 as a No. 2 and No. 3 seed, respectively.
    Tim Casey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Many Chinese five-spice blends comprise ground star anise seed, cinnamon or its close relative cassia, cloves, Sichuan pepper, and ground fennel seeds.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
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