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as in to develop
to come to have gradually
cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends
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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello
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Recent Examples of cultivate
These projects often cultivate pollinator-friendly plants, vegetables such as lettuce and spinach, or even grasses for grazing sheep, making the land productive for both food and energy.
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Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 28 July 2025
The Panthers have certainly cultivated some clout this offseason.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2025
Some Democrats, however, are unconvincingly trying to imitate the appeal of others rather than cultivating distinctive online brands of their own.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 25 July 2025
The interiors are a perfect example of the inviting moodiness the country excels at cultivating—complete with ambient lighting and throw blankets on every lounge chair.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
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Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 28 July 2025
The Panthers have certainly cultivated some clout this offseason.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2025
Some Democrats, however, are unconvincingly trying to imitate the appeal of others rather than cultivating distinctive online brands of their own.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 25 July 2025
The interiors are a perfect example of the inviting moodiness the country excels at cultivating—complete with ambient lighting and throw blankets on every lounge chair.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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Zilber Property Group developed the Caledonia facility in collaboration with Saputo and other local partners. Saputo, one of the world's largest dairy processors, closed its Lancaster plant in 2024, resulting in job losses.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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One of Arizona’s largest private landowners has plans to develop the state’s largest data center project, a development estimated to cost $33 billion.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Ads have popped up around NYC promoting Roan’s next single, teasing an August 1st release date.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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Though best known for corn and soybeans, Indiana also grows a lot of tomatoes (tuh-may-tuhs, as my Hoosier grandfather would have called them).—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Now comes news that many kinds of ticks are expanding their range and growing more abundant in the Midwest.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Alem and Schneider arrived at their farm plot in Bronzeville in broad-brimmed hats and sturdy boots, ready to harvest zucchini and cucumber under a blazing summer sun.—
Nara Schoenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Baril harvested fresh ingredients directly from the garden and demonstrated how to prepare a variety of dishes.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Reuters initially reported in June that four firms—Blackstone, Apollo, Platinum Equity and Clearlake Capital—expressed interest in acquiring the logistics company.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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Kansas City’s front office will listen, but the price tag would reportedly be steep for teams looking to acquire either of these All-Stars.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Community members are encouraged to see the stadium before the start of the 2025 football season.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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During his latter stint on the council, Spelman called on Austin police to reevaluate how officers spent their time and encouraged the city to consider alternative programs to reduce crime.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The Naked Gun revival, produced by Seth MacFarlane, stars Neeson in his first leading comedic role opposite Pamela Anderson.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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Walmart produced about $3.3 million from April 2024 to March 2025, which is split with the county, Lawson said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
3 Aug. 2025
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Where granite meets brush or grassy terrain — especially around the base of the dome and along the Echo Canyon Trail — snake activity tends to increase.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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This atmospheric effect is why the rotation rate changes in an annual cycle, with the days when Earth rotates fastest tending to cluster in the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, particularly July and August.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 July 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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