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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
The questions surrounding Holloway’s final moments captured the attention of the entire country for days, weeks and years after her death – dominating the 24/7 news cycle, inspiring dozens of books and documentaries, and helping to germinate America’s obsession with true crime.
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
These nutrients fuel grass growth, reduce patchy spots, and help seeds germinate and root faster.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Damp environments and excess humidity can cause seeds to rot or germinate prematurely.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
When these spores germinate, the bacteria eat away at the plastic, causing it to self-destruct.
—Michael Dennis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
These nutrients fuel grass growth, reduce patchy spots, and help seeds germinate and root faster.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Damp environments and excess humidity can cause seeds to rot or germinate prematurely.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
When these spores germinate, the bacteria eat away at the plastic, causing it to self-destruct.
—Michael Dennis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germinate
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Noboa, a conservative young millionaire, and González both promised voters solutions to the extortions, killings, kidnappings and other crimes that became part of everyday life as the country emerged from the pandemic.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The six-person crew emerged from a staging hanger around 8:00 a.m. CDT with family and friends lining a small pathway, cheering and giving high-fives as the crew made their way to the launch site.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video That model was based on how lithium ions propagate through a battery's electrodes, akin to how caffeine molecules dissolve from coffee grounds.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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And Verification: Today, misinformation propagates at lightning speed.—
Daniel Lotzof,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In general, Zimmerman says, animals that evolved in areas prone to disturbance are adapted to handle those variables.—
Marina Wang,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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As cost-of-living challenges and job market anxieties mount, Gen Z's consumer values are evolving.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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And the more rapid the cycle, the more dust is produced.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Missouri’s Luther Burden III — Burden, who produced 2,263 yards and scored 21 touchdowns in his three collegiate seasons, is a dynamic presence when in open space.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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González, 47, held various government jobs during the presidency of Correa, who led Ecuador from 2007 through 2017 with free-spending socially conservative policies and grew increasingly authoritarian in his last years in office.—
Gonzalo Solano and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 50-over format has long been under the spotlight due to the emergence and growing popularity of T20 cricket over the past two decades.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Germinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germinate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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