Thesaurus results for SEEDBED

seedbed

noun

ˈsēd-ˌbed

Definition of seedbed

as in center

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 root

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 source

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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Recent Examples of seedbed The fine mulch is easy to spread around young, tender seedlings and breaks down throughout the season, improving the soil structure and creating an excellent seedbed for next year’s vegetable garden. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026 Place screens over the seedbed if digging rodents are a problem. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 But this extraordinary seedbed of talent may not last forever. — Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025 In the short run, however, New York’s economic downfall was a boon to its unrivaled status as a seedbed of art and culture. — Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for seedbed

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Noun

Balancing functionality with the brand’s house codes, the bag features two spacious compartments and a zippered one in the center.

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Sunday marked the grand opening of the center's Community Baby Closet, which offers resources such as diapers, wipes, newborn clothing, baby gear and postpartum supplies.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of center

Noun

That fire makes for a potent combination with her swimming roots.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The materials used can vary widely, including roots, herbs, crystals, stones, coins, cloth, ceramic sherds, pins, powders, and the body parts of animals.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of root

Noun

Two Jets front-office sources, on condition of anonymity because they’re not authorized to speak publicly, deny that, and Glenn has owned the decisions publicly.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Now, parts and service departments and finance and insurance packages are becoming more important sources of profit for car dealers, as profits from new vehicle sales show signs of softening.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of source

Noun

Webb’s infrared vision is particularly useful here because infrared light can penetrate dust that blocks much of the visible light, giving astronomers a better look at the processes taking place inside stellar nurseries.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Consider soft pastels for nurseries, chic neutrals for minimalist spaces, or bold colors for playful café curtains.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of nursery

Noun

However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of origin

Noun

Such a sentence sketches a profound contrast between Europe as the cradle of refined culture—the Renaissance, high art, and philosophy—and Asia as the site of empires and violence.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
The piece is like a trippy cat’s cradle, in which the dancers become colorful parts of a machine.

— Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cradle

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Key Takeaways Eating raw sunflower seeds is a simple way to enjoy their benefits, including vitamin E, magnesium, and healthy fats.

— Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2026
Apollo Atomics has raised $31 million in seed funding to push its compact nuclear reactor technology toward commercial deployment.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

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