SEATED Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

seated

verb

past tense of seat

as in sat

to cause to sit down the usher seated them in the third row

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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 seated Shortly after hearing the verdict, Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa, embraced a man seated behind her and wiped her eyes with a tissue, according to a live feed of the proceeding from The Associated Press. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Seen in profile or three-quarters from behind, the artist is seated, leaning toward the sheet. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The tableau of Hansen going face-to-face with suspects seated in suburban kitchens became so familiar it was spoofed in a comedy sketch that opened the 2006 Emmy Awards. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Several videos shared online at the time showed Richie performing while seated during that show. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 A little less than half an hour in, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman looked down at his mobile phone, and then stood up and walked away from the dais where he had been seated behind a table along with other NASA officials. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026 Before ever taking a knee, Kaepernick’s protest actually began when he remained seated during the national anthem prior to the 49ers’ first preseason game against the Houston Texans on August 14. — Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 According to several people seated near Kanter Freedom, Alter said the former NBA player began chirping at Cloud throughout the quarter. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Selecting a jury The court is in the process of narrowing down 120 potential jurors to the 12 who will ultimately be seated. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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This fine establishment has sat at the same address in the Williamsburg Bridge's shadow since 1887, and the interiors carry about as many frills as your average public house—dark wood, plaster walls, and so on.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps.

— Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

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Charles Charles Woodson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Twenty One Pilots first led a tribute performance of the stadium stomper when Jack and Meg White were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

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