GERMINATING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

germinating

verb

present participle of germinate

as in emerging

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

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as in propagating

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 germinating Prevent Cool-Season Weeds Winter annual weeds like henbit, chickweed, and annual bluegrass begin germinating in late summer and fall. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026 Plant watercress when the soil is between 50 and 60°F, and keep it consistently moist for the first week or two (or start germinating the seeds indoors). — The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 Throughout these years, the seeds of extremism that would forcefully erupt on January 6, 2021, were germinating. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 The intense, carrion-like odor of the slime attracts insects, which then eat the slime and excrete it, with the spores later germinating in the excrement. — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026 Place the germinating seed flat on the soil and cover it with additional soil. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026 Quinoa thrives in cool temperatures, germinating when soil temperatures are between 36°F and 68°F. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026 These structures are envelopes of starch that shift and settle at the bottom of plant cells, helping the organisms to detect changes in their position and stability—and to tell germinating seeds in which direction to grow their roots. — K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026

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Verb

Advertisement That does not make the markets emerging around lionfish, green crab, ta’ape, and carp meaningless.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
The university introduced an aerospace engineering degree this fall, giving students a direct connection to emerging aviation systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of emerging

Verb

Beauty trends are constantly evolving, and this year clearly favors a more textured and luminous complexion—one that isn’t excessively shiny.

— Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
As with any fan culture, the lore and language are self-referential and constantly evolving.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of evolving

Verb

Whether praying together before a game or giving high-fives after touchdowns, the Palos Verdes duo keeps producing on short slants or deep posts.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Eshelman threw for 291 yards while also producing a game-high 136 rushing yards.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of producing

Verb

The additional site will further strengthen the company’s manufacturing network in Colorado and provide additional capacity for its growing space and sensor systems business.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily.

— Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of growing

Verb

In the finale, before Lee and Adam learn Aron has been killed in action in World War I, Lee is flipping through a seed catalogue, Adam is planting something, and then the telegram arrives and the two of you share this look.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Miller said the seedlings typically grow for about a year and are only sent for planting in regions in which specific species thrive.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of planting

Verb

Forthright 2019 Merlot Oak Knoll District The 2019 vintage is known for a long, mild Napa growing season that delivered even ripening, bright acidity, and mature tannins.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Storing pears in the fridge will help to slow their ripening process for better control as well.

— Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of ripening

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