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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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2
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
There is a calm after the storm of creative-destruction, and the current science blogosphere is laying the seedbed for future renewal.
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Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
The United States grew from seedbeds in Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem, and especially in the English traditions of accountable government, from Magna Carta to the Glorious Revolution.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Oct. 2023
Family and faith are seedbeds of virtue where government ought not to intrude.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 June 2023
The purpose of this savvy bit of cross-promotion is, of course, to engage kids, who watch and play football at diminishing rates relative to years past, a trend accelerated by video games, the pandemic, and the changing perception of football as a seedbed of injury more than opportunity.
—Jake Nevins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2022
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Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
The United States grew from seedbeds in Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem, and especially in the English traditions of accountable government, from Magna Carta to the Glorious Revolution.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Oct. 2023
Family and faith are seedbeds of virtue where government ought not to intrude.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 June 2023
The purpose of this savvy bit of cross-promotion is, of course, to engage kids, who watch and play football at diminishing rates relative to years past, a trend accelerated by video games, the pandemic, and the changing perception of football as a seedbed of injury more than opportunity.
—Jake Nevins, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seedbed
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If Ukraine develops its own air defense system, this would ease Kyiv's independence on the likes of the U.S. for the protection of its population centers and vital infrastructure.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The National Center for Education Statistics has tracked a recent drop in U.S. children’s reading abilities, yet that mostly coincides with the pandemic, and scores are still as good as or better than when the center started measuring, in 1971.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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By targeting the root cause of climate change—greenhouse gas emissions—this recommendation provides a scalable solution with long-term benefits for ecosystems, weather stability, and global economies.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Set plants only deep enough such that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Despite the loss, Washington's journey to this stage provided a source of excitement and pride to their supporters.—
Lydia Mee,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Our fact-check sources Walter Scheirer, Jan. 27, Email exchange with USA TODAY BizaroEarthling, Jan. 23, TikTok post BizaroEarthling, accessed Jan. 27, TikTok account Thank you for supporting our journalism.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Until now, those were mostly guessing games that resulted in going down an internet rabbit hole or taking a trip to your local plant nursery.—
Christianna Silva,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2025
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The council removed the medical-only restriction in 2020 to allow adult-use cultivation and nurseries.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
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The movement bears the prestigious Geneva Seal, a certification that guarantees not only the movement's Geneva origin but also its superior chronometry and finishing.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Understanding the history and origin of these laws is critical to that effort.—
Peter L. Markowitz,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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When Alcmene gave birth (by Zeus) to Hercules, Hera sent two snakes to kill him in his cradle, though the infant strangled them with his bare hands.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as the Cosmological Axis, a cradle of Javanese culture.—
Scott Mowbray Amrita Chandradas,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Russia, the Czech Republic and Ukraine have become tennis hotbeds, especially for women.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sobriety, much like the festival itself, had become a hotbed for catharsis—or a misguided crack at transcendence.—
Barrett Swanson,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Every week, the number of teams that could potentially be a No. 1 seed dwindles more.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs, behind a ball-control offense and stout defense, went 15-2 in the regular season to clinch the AFC’s No. 1 seed and a first-round bye.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Seedbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seedbed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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