SEEDING Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

seeding

verb

present participle of seed

as in planting

to put or set into the ground to grow seeded grass in the backyard

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Recent Examples of seeding Attendees took breaks to unwind with premium wellness experiences that included massages from Sonar Mobile Spa, ear seeding from Solstice and red light therapy from Luma Dose. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026 The winner gains the inside track for a spot in the Big Ten championship game and also will get a bump in College Football Playoff seeding consideration. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 That wealth would continue to grow after Mason’s death, seeding the fortunes of a Black family dynasty in Los Angeles. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Additional information regarding seeding and automatic bids will be released at a later date. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Breaking from decades of tradition, the GHSA is picking and seeding playoff teams in its eight 32-team brackets using a math model and not region finish this football season. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026 And starting next year, the league wants to introduce a form of re-seeding in the playoffs. — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Drugs that would otherwise have moved on stayed in Fiji, seeding this domestic market which didn't really exist before. — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026 Fever fans were also watching the Lynx matchup for playoff seeding purposes. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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planting

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One thing Crumbley does not favor is planting marigolds against aphids.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
But part of the mitigation program includes planting new trees.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

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seeds

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