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as in develops
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 promotes
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in grows
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 cultivates
The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.
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Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026
That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
The hope is that Daboll adds some stability and cultivates a better environment for the young quarterback than Ward had in a tumultuous rookie season that saw his first head coach (Brian Callahan) fired early in the season.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Deep Attention to Quality Results From complex operations to critical assignments, military training cultivates a deep attention to quality results.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These opportunities turn a viewing experience into a core memory that cultivates customer loyalty long after the event concludes.
—Ben Kruger, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Partnering with an array of professionals within the academic space, South Bay leverages a comprehensive approach to education, meshing home, school, and therapy into one resource that cultivates long-term learning and scholarly autonomy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Feb. 2026
That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026
The hope is that Daboll adds some stability and cultivates a better environment for the young quarterback than Ward had in a tumultuous rookie season that saw his first head coach (Brian Callahan) fired early in the season.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Deep Attention to Quality Results From complex operations to critical assignments, military training cultivates a deep attention to quality results.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These opportunities turn a viewing experience into a core memory that cultivates customer loyalty long after the event concludes.
—Ben Kruger, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Partnering with an array of professionals within the academic space, South Bay leverages a comprehensive approach to education, meshing home, school, and therapy into one resource that cultivates long-term learning and scholarly autonomy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivates
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That’s a communication disorder that develops when kids don’t have consistent access to a language — whether ASL or English — as babies and toddlers.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran’s atrocities against demonstrators opposed to the regime has reportedly resulted in security forces killing at least 19 Iranian Christians, according to Article 18, an organization that promotes religious freedom in Iran.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Years of building companies have shown him that the journey asks for time that feels scarce, financial commitment that tests confidence, and emotional resilience that grows through experience.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The region’s advantage lies in its dense connectivity as cloud and AI demand grows, Enterprise News reported.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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For a help defender to draw a charge, he must be set when the offensive player plants his foot to go airborne.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ma crawls toward you and plants her palms on your cheeks.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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As with any time spent with those chasing a high, whether from intoxicants or pheromones, White’s play acquires momentum early on and the sense, when viewed at a distance, of watching something predictable play out.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the season finale, Tommy springs into action and acquires the leases to several of his son Cooper’s (Jacob Lofland) wells that struck oil.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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The evening was more about the vibe; Gelman encourages all guests to dress up in fancy cocktail attire.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s because, unlike other reality dating TV shows like The Bachelor and Love Island, the series encourages frank conversations about politics and social issues that mirror dating in the modern age.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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The combination of price, availability and widespread use means neodymium produces more revenue than any other rare earth element.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Oscar winner DiCaprio, riding high with awards darling One Battle After Another, produces with Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson for Appian Way (Killers Of The Flower Moon).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The first layer, called the Level-1 Trigger, or L1T, harvests 100,000 events per second, and the second layer, called the High-Level Trigger, or HLT, plucks 1,000 of those events to save for later analysis.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2026
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Passive atmospheric water generator MIT engineers invented a revolutionary passive device that harvests clean drinking water from desert air without electricity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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