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as in headquarters
a place from which authority is exercised
all applications had to be submitted at the county seat for proper processing
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2
as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell down on his well-padded seat
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as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a capital that is the seat of culture for the whole nation
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as in to induct
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 seat
Francesca Gariano, People.com, 5 July 2025
Whenever the music came on, people jumped out of their seats and started dancing, Neikirk said.
—Emma Hall
july 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The center, which can seat nearly 23,000 people, includes an outdoor amphitheater and the Ford Idaho Horse Park and Sports Center.
—Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The latest installment of When Calls the Heart left fans on the edges of their seats as several main characters faced new paths forward, some of which might take them away from Hope Valley, at least for the time being.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 5 July 2025
Whenever the music came on, people jumped out of their seats and started dancing, Neikirk said.
—Emma Hall
july 5, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2025
Verb
The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville is scheduled to open this summer and will seat 3,413 basketball spectators.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The center, which can seat nearly 23,000 people, includes an outdoor amphitheater and the Ford Idaho Horse Park and Sports Center.
—Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seat
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
Noun
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Dressmaker and activist Mary Dickerson (top row, center) inspires a character in HBO's The Gilded Age.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
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Zen Massage & Chiropractic: A wellness center offering massage and chiropractic services.—
Nora O’Neill
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Just over 10 years after announcing their divorce, the A-list exes were pictured sitting front row with their two youngest children during the Boston Red Sox's winning game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on July 11.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good Schmit and his grandson, Eddie. Members of the 2005 team are in Chicago this weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the championship run.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Sharapova is scheduled to be inducted in to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August, 23, alongside the Bryan Brothers.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Just last year, McCoy was inducted into the Eagles' Hall of Fame.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Separating the tail from the body is prohibited in state waters.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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Australian Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye, two cold water lobster tails, and a bottle of Daou Pessimist wine — also is available for $199.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Across our footprint, 1,000+ founders activated in our business hubs—contributed, connected, and claimed space in the future of culture and commerce.—
ESSENCE Staff,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Like in the United States, Australian campuses were once the hub of pro-Palestinian protests led by students who pitched tents demanding action to stop Israel’s assault on Gaza.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Duffy takes over from Janet Petro, who had served as acting NASA administrator since Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 20.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
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This year’s inductees were revealed on Jan. 21, one day after President Donald Trump was inaugurated.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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An older woman, a friend of my mother’s (my mother was also a teacher at the school), walked over and pinched my cheeks, first one and then the other, as an adult might do to an infant.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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With her hands clasped to the sides of her face, the well-to-do woman is said to have demonstrated her request by lifting the corners of her mouth and cheeks.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seat. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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