GERMINATE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

germinate

verb

Definition of germinate

as in to emerge

to come into being A new counterculture germinating in the city's art district.

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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 Not only will young plants need more water and attention at this time, but some seeds may not even germinate if temperatures climb too high. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Timing is critical for corn gluten to be effective, as seeds that have already germinated and formed roots will not be affected. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 But the seeds of a forthcoming technology paradigm shift have already begun to germinate. — Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026 The annual variety, also known as firewheel and sundance, finishes its life cycle in one growing season but its seeds germinate easily. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for germinate

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As Gen Z, the cohort born between 1997 and 2012, emerges as a major spender on group travel and experiences, more young people are fronting costs for friends.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 7 July 2026
The diverging fortunes of the poorest and wealthiest Americans has emerged as a key theme in the US economy, and experts say AI is playing a significant role.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of emerge

Verb

Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
True diversity is the result of a wide, evolving mix of content shaped by creators, not by rigid sub‑quotas.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of evolve

Verb

During an earnings call in May, Chief Executive Brian Chesky said AI now writes nearly 60% of new code, produced by the company’s engineers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

Definition of produce

Verb

The iconic fast food company has grown beyond its California roots in recent years, opening locations in Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and as far east as Tennessee.

— James Powel, USA Today, 7 July 2026
And a growing body of research suggests that one of the simplest ways to help isn’t more space or more exercise.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

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