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to help the growth or development of
hopefully, these youthful visits to the museum will incubate an enduring love of art
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Recent Examples of incubated
In particular, the anything-goes attitude of DIY venue ACS, where Han has performed with local cybergrind artist Supermotel K and Japan’s BBBBBB, has incubated his digital hardcore tendencies.
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James Gui, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
Pepe the Frog and Wojak (the bald, numb-looking cartoon character used to express ennui) were incubated in extremist circles on the image board 4chan.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
The company was incubated at Graphic India and maintains creative and production connections across India and other global markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
For viewers weaned on an era when American Idol incubated household names like Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert, the special might have seemed jarring.
—Zach Schonfeld, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2025
In 2016, Rafar Group/Gelmart International cofounded and incubated Lively, a direct-to-consumer lingerie brand that was acquired by Wacoal International in 2019.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The brand was incubated by the YouTuber's venture capital firm, Anti Fund.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Worse, there are widespread fears that the technologies incubated there may turn out to be job-killers.
—Mark Niquette, Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025
Worse, there are widespread fears that the technologies incubated there may turn out to be job-killers.
—Mark Niquette, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
James Gui, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
Pepe the Frog and Wojak (the bald, numb-looking cartoon character used to express ennui) were incubated in extremist circles on the image board 4chan.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
The company was incubated at Graphic India and maintains creative and production connections across India and other global markets.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
For viewers weaned on an era when American Idol incubated household names like Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert, the special might have seemed jarring.
—Zach Schonfeld, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2025
In 2016, Rafar Group/Gelmart International cofounded and incubated Lively, a direct-to-consumer lingerie brand that was acquired by Wacoal International in 2019.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The brand was incubated by the YouTuber's venture capital firm, Anti Fund.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Worse, there are widespread fears that the technologies incubated there may turn out to be job-killers.
—Mark Niquette, Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025
Worse, there are widespread fears that the technologies incubated there may turn out to be job-killers.
—Mark Niquette, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubated
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The property spawned a 2022 anime series on Crunchyroll drawing audiences that are 35% North American, 25% European, and 25% Latin American.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, the region lost 20,000 jobs, a decline spawned by employment losses of 8,400 in the East Bay, 6,400 in the San Francisco-San Mateo region, and 3,500 in the South Bay.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Coffee was cultivated and traded across the Islamic world, flourishing in places like Cairo, Tunis and Istanbul.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The individual virtues are cultivated over time through repetition.—
Tucker J. Gregor,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Overlooking the white-sand beaches on the Florida Panhandle, Jon Sumrall and Buster Faulkner first hatched their plan to resurrect the Gators.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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But now, with a new idea hatched, will Republicans finally remember their conservative roots?—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Levi Jones, a 33-year-old business owner, pulled up to Sacred Eye Tattoos in Hollywood last week and sat for eight hours getting a photorealistic black-and-white portrait of Mangione on his leg.—
Amanda Rosa,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Schwartz encouraged the public to be active participants in community science.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Organizers encouraged people to join to stand together in love, peace and prayer.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The bodies of 53 unidentified Palestinians, along with 86 unidentified human remains, were laid to rest Friday at a mass burial in a cemetery in central Gaza's Deir Al-Balah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Young Sherlock is attracting attention ahead of its Prime Video debut, and the series trailer has now laid claim to a record audience.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Resurrecting the vibrant neighborhoods that nurtured me would mean implementing public policies that make the city truly affordable and accessible for Black folks and poor and middle-class New Yorkers of all races.—
Naomi Jackson,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of witty repartee or slick delivery, expect genuineness, a generosity of spirit, and a feeling of being nurtured and taken care of.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Incubated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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