planting

verb

Definition of plantingnext
present participle of plant
1
as in seeding
to put or set into the ground to grow I'll plant the marigold seeds in the spring

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2
as in establishing
to be responsible for the creation and early operation or use of soon the sect had planted churches across the breadth of the colony

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3
as in breeding
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set a profound respect for Mother Nature that had been planted by long experience with hurricanes

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Recent Examples of planting Since New England aster will grow relatively tall, Rekola recommends planting it near the back of a perennial border in full sun. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 Global diesel demand typically crests around October as the beginning of winter heating season and harvests in the Northern Hemisphere meets planting season in the Southern Hemisphere. — Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 For a better harvest, Glassey recommends amending the soil before planting fig trees in rocky terrain. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026 The adaptable oak varieties are native to the capital region and, when mature, can often survive the hot, dry summers without being watered — something Leary points to when advocating for preserving the trees rather than planting new ones. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 By demeaning and alienating most people, Capps predicted, the Christian right wing was planting the seeds of its own demise. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 The regional initiative brings awareness to pollinators and gets people involved by planting native flowers, reducing pesticide use and creating year-round habitats, according to the UF/IFAS. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 That means keeping some portion of greenspace between the site and residents as opposed to planting new trees during construction. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 Training begins right after planting and continues annually to maintain a compact habit and promote fruit production. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planting
  1. seeding
  2. establishing
  3. breeding
  4. initiating
  5. implanting
  6. founding
  7. rooting
  8. creating
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  • The game was a nonregion contest, but all games now count in qualifying and seeding teams for the playoffs using the GHSA’s Post Season Rankings.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • As seedlings emerge, reduce the frequency of watering and practice deeper irrigation (learn more about seeding your lawn here).
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Most recently, the Los Padres National Forest issued an order, effective Friday night, establishing an emergency closure for the Monterey Ranger District.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The expansion of settlements crisscrossing the West Bank threatened the hope of establishing a contiguous Palestinian state there.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishing
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  • The raptors’ breeding population peaked at around 30 breeding pairs in the mid-1950s, decreasing to zero in 1974, before rising to up to 13 pairs in the late 2000s, according to BTO.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, breeding a heifer keeps her out of the food supply, tightening it further as the herd is rebuilt.
    — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Police said at the time Shao was a passenger, on her way home from a trip, when Reyes-Vargas drove into oncoming traffic to get around a traffic jam, initiating a head-on collision.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Interim Police Chief Doug Brinkley issued an executive order May 20 barring officers from initiating pursuits solely for minor traffic offenses or city ordinance violations unless something increases the seriousness of the incident.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The two-part procedure involves implanting thin electrodes into precise areas of the brain linked to Tourette symptoms, then connecting them under the skin to a pulse generator near the collarbone.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The surgical procedure involves implanting a complex, electrical device that allows deaf children and adults to hear.
    — James G. Naples, Fortune, 27 June 2026
Definition of implanting
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  • One person not surprised by Yancy’s win was Lauren Beth Gash, the founding chair of the Tenth Congressional District Democrats.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But the dispute quickly escalated into a reputational crisis for the biennale, with artists from Taiwan and China condemning the name change as a betrayal of its founding ideals.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of founding
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  • But after that initial shock of recognition, after the first changes and the settling in, the shiftings in me came more slowly, took their time in rooting.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Take soft-stem cuttings in late spring, use rooting hormone, and keep them moist and warm.
    — Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of rooting
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  • Rather than just controlling throttle response, as most of these systems do on electric bikes, Bonnell’s clutch actually ramps phase amps directly, creating a more natural clutch-like feel, the company’s CEO says.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This beautiful shade blends warm, golden tones with darker red lowlights, creating this golden cherry shade.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of creating

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“Planting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planting. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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