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as in developing
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 promoting
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in growing
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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as in harvesting
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
we ought to cultivate the field out back
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Recent Examples of cultivating
Researchers studied her cells by cultivating them in a laboratory and saw indications of a selective advantage, with healthy skin cells favored over diseased ones.
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Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Beyond his many business achievements, Goldschmied took pride in mentoring emerging talent and cultivating enduring relationships across the fashion world.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
Founded in 2024 by hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays, TBPN quickly rose to prominence within Silicon Valley, cultivating a loyal audience of investors, founders and tech workers.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The tension is escalated when Fanning’s Margo chooses to make ends meet by cultivating a following on OnlyFans.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
How can people who feel isolated take steps toward cultivating purpose with others?
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead of mundane morning interactions, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk suggests that offices should engage in joyful group activities like dance parties to foster camaraderie and support, especially for colleagues healing from trauma, while empowering employees and cultivating community.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
The move fits a pattern for Barunson E&A, which has been cultivating partnerships with prominent production talent across the region.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
In this ever-spiraling bipartisan war on social trust, a defensive president didn’t bother cultivating public opinion.
—Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Beyond his many business achievements, Goldschmied took pride in mentoring emerging talent and cultivating enduring relationships across the fashion world.
—Sj Staff, Footwear News, 5 Apr. 2026
Founded in 2024 by hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays, TBPN quickly rose to prominence within Silicon Valley, cultivating a loyal audience of investors, founders and tech workers.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
The tension is escalated when Fanning’s Margo chooses to make ends meet by cultivating a following on OnlyFans.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
How can people who feel isolated take steps toward cultivating purpose with others?
—Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead of mundane morning interactions, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk suggests that offices should engage in joyful group activities like dance parties to foster camaraderie and support, especially for colleagues healing from trauma, while empowering employees and cultivating community.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
The move fits a pattern for Barunson E&A, which has been cultivating partnerships with prominent production talent across the region.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
In this ever-spiraling bipartisan war on social trust, a defensive president didn’t bother cultivating public opinion.
—Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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This is a developing story that will be updated to add new information.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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By Easter Sunday, another cold front will approach the region with a line of showers and storms developing ahead of it.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In response to these discoveries, a two-week training program on Silk Road archaeology has been established, aimed at promoting the protection and transmission of Silk Road cultural heritage, as concluded by The Global Times.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Her Game Too says it is partnered with 80 of the 92 clubs in the English football pyramid, and a handful of clubs held dedicated fixtures promoting its campaign in the Premier League last season.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Rising energy costs and supply-chain disruptions pose a considerable downside risk to the world's fastest-growing major economy.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brown pointed to ongoing concerns in his district about road capacity and infrastructure needs, including efforts to expand NC 160 in the fast-growing Steele Creek area.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Imagine harvesting fresh greens in January and bringing your pepper plants back to life each spring with a head start on the season.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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On both the Moon and Mars, astronauts could potentially obtain water by harvesting frozen ice reserves found in polar regions or buried beneath the surface.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kekalainen also added depth at the trade deadline last month by acquiring center Sam Carrick, forward Tanner Pearson and defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles has one of the largest populations of Koreans living outside of their home country, and LAFC is leaning into the opportunities that come with acquiring one of the nation’s most beloved athletes.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Setting kind, consistent boundaries and encouraging independence helps kids develop important life skills and emotional regulation.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The conflict involving oil-producing Gulf states, and the effective closure of a critical oil and gas shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, has sent oil prices surging globally over the past month.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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This hybridization resulted in Bradford producing fertile fruit through cross-pollination from other cultivars.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Logan had recently stepped away from farming land near the project, and the food truck—serving burgers, chicken, gumbo, and rice and beans—seemed like a way to build a new livelihood without leaving the community.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ramsden, who is thirty-one, grew up in the Lowveld region of South Africa, where his family managed a game reserve, farming livestock and sourcing wildlife, including lions, hippos, elephants, and rhinos, for export.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Cultivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivating. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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