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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
Dude Perfect got big with their unique blend of sketch comedy and trick shots, cultivating a massive following on the internet.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Part of that is cultivating an environment for kids to be part of something bigger than themselves.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Curp is also cultivating spaces for community and advocacy on her TikTok and Instagram.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Here are some of her tips for cultivating containers that will attract the cheery insects.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Sports franchises also care a great deal about cultivating and retaining repeat fans, particularly season-ticket holders, who provide a steady source of revenue.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
One garden tip Nielsen recommends when cultivating purple coneflower is to work compost into the soil at least two weeks before transplanting or planting coneflower seeds.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
In California, state and local government agencies have launched dust-mitigation efforts by installing windbreaks, such as cultivating native plants or reshaping the topography with more ridges.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
What does cultivating joy look like for you?
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2026
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Part of that is cultivating an environment for kids to be part of something bigger than themselves.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Curp is also cultivating spaces for community and advocacy on her TikTok and Instagram.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Here are some of her tips for cultivating containers that will attract the cheery insects.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Sports franchises also care a great deal about cultivating and retaining repeat fans, particularly season-ticket holders, who provide a steady source of revenue.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
One garden tip Nielsen recommends when cultivating purple coneflower is to work compost into the soil at least two weeks before transplanting or planting coneflower seeds.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
In California, state and local government agencies have launched dust-mitigation efforts by installing windbreaks, such as cultivating native plants or reshaping the topography with more ridges.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
What does cultivating joy look like for you?
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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This approach means partnering with local educational institutions, developing a robust curriculum and providing clear growth paths from day one.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her company is developing a slate of five to seven projects per year across both short and feature formats.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The seeds are rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to feed gut bacteria while also promoting regular bowel movements, research has shown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lauersdorf is always willing to answer constituent concerns, and never complains, said Heritage Homeowners’ Association vice president Jennifer Samuels in a Facebook post promoting the fundraising effort.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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By mapping the chemical signatures of different growing regions, Supima can provide forensic proof that a product is exactly what the label claims.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war.—
Michael Birnbaum,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition to raising livestock, canning foods, harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, crocheting and more, the country music star takes pride in her farm-to-table way of living.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of Kukuiʻula’s unique amenities is the 10-acre upcountry organic farm, which provides produce and flowers for the resort community as well as opportunities for residents to connect with the land by harvesting crops, cutting tropical blooms, picnicking, or hiking and biking.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, museums across the United States and Canada were acquiring examples for their collections, and totem poles were becoming common attractions at world fairs.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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That’s one of many reasons why acquiring a star this offseason, as early as possible, would be helpful.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The state has tried to get upstream from abuse and neglect, raising awareness of resources and encouraging the general community to support families, said Thomas Miller, director of children, aging and community services at the Colorado Department of Human Services.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Parents and pediatricians can advocate for child pedestrian safety by supporting and encouraging community programs with resources offered through organizations such as Safe Routes to School.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Halliday collaborated with Zwick (The Last Samurai) and Marshall Herskovitz on the screenplay, with Zwick and Herskovitz of the Bedford Falls Company producing alongside Clay Pecorin of Rainmaker Films and FilmNation Entertainment.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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The former property managers were not always prompt in producing the records needed for the audit, leaving auditors unable to obtain sufficient evidence to form an opinion on the financial statements.—
R.A. Schuetz,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Business of Food covers how the world feeds itself in a changing economy and climate, from farming to supply chains to consumer trends.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cultivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivating. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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