RESEED Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

reseed

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Definition of reseed

as in to overseed

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Recent Examples of reseed Early fall is a good time to reseed or overseed thin or bare spots, while the soil is still warm and cooler weather gives new grass time to get established before winter. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026 There is no harm in leaving some dead plants in the garden if they are not contaminated by pests and diseases and won’t reseed. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026 To reseed your yard, or seed a new lawn, remove all existing grass and weeds at the root with a sod cutter. — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 Even efforts to reseed native flora likely wouldn’t include goldenweed, Ertter said. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reseed

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Early fall is a good time to reseed or overseed thin or bare spots, while the soil is still warm and cooler weather gives new grass time to get established before winter.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026
Feldman adds that homeowners should overseed thin areas to reduce open spaces where weeds can take hold.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026

Definition of overseed

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If portions of the field do not grow evenly, the family may replant those areas early enough in the season to allow the new corn to catch up.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
To do this, simply dig up the entire plant clump, separate or cut the roots into smaller sections, and replant them immediately.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026

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