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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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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
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Yes, there may be a crew hired to clean the arena after the match, but that’s no excuse to treat your seats like a pig stye.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
Roy arrived in the chamber about a half hour before the session began, seated along the main aisle.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Now, airlines are adding flight routes, boosting supply and lowering seat prices, Berg said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Yes, there may be a crew hired to clean the arena after the match, but that’s no excuse to treat your seats like a pig stye.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
In between her many, many self-effacing barbs, Glaser slid in some stingers about the guests seated before her.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
Roy arrived in the chamber about a half hour before the session began, seated along the main aisle.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Jan. 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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After largely living up to their lofty preseason expectations during Porziņģis’s early-season absence, the Celtics have run into bumps while trying to reincorporate the center.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Family command centers are designed to streamline schedules and stuff, such as backpacks, keys, and memos.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Bend your left knee, hinge forward at the hips, and sit your butt back to lower into a lateral lunge.—
Amy Marturana Winderl,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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What three words accompany the meme of a comic dog nonchalantly sitting and drinking coffee in a room on fire?—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Iran, recently inducted into the BRICS bloc, seeks advanced Russian military technology to bolster its defenses amid growing tensions with Israel.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Former Blue Demons and Chicago Sky star Allie Quigley was inducted into the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend, joining a class of six inductees as she was honored for her prolific Chicagoland career at the high school, collegiate and professional levels.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Natalia waited thirty minutes before going to collect what was left of the rocket tail.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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That work is usually divided into three categories, covering the airframe — or body, wings and tail of a plane — the engine and various other components.—
Niraj Chokshi,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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An emerging hospitality hub Located at 503 Bryan Ave., near South Main Street and East Pennsylvania Avenue, the Nobleman is a new entrant into Near Southside’s growing hospitality market, much of which seems to target a specific niche of travelers looking for elevated concepts.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2025
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Rumours of these cheaters started a few days ago, but in the past 24 hours, multiple clips have been shared by Tarkov players to social media and community hubs showing them in action.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Every president has been inaugurated on Jan. 20 since 1937, according to the 20th Amendment.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Jan. 2025
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When Biden was inaugurated in January 2021, the jobless rate stood at 6.4%, while inflation was about to soar to 40-year highs, kicking off a flurry of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve to tame price increases.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seat. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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