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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
Kudos to Davis, for cultivating a cultural haven that became a launchpad for excellence and a beacon of resilience in an underserved community.
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Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Their two-way dominance cultivated a dynasty in the Windy City and helped elevate the NBA as a whole in the 1980s and '90s.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Culture and industries are constantly changing, and companies that adapt and grow alongside them cultivate the best working culture.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
McClean’s designs optimize views and cultivate a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Their two-way dominance cultivated a dynasty in the Windy City and helped elevate the NBA as a whole in the 1980s and '90s.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Culture and industries are constantly changing, and companies that adapt and grow alongside them cultivate the best working culture.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
McClean’s designs optimize views and cultivate a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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Consider how closed captioning, originally developed for deaf and hard-of-hearing users, now benefits millions in noisy environments or when audio isn't available.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Drought concerns in the Midwest and Northeast Widespread moderate drought has developed recently in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, where precipitation during August was well below normal (rainfall deficits of 3 to 5 inches).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, the president’s criticism of mail-in ballots could risk disrupting the inroads Republicans made with voters last cycle, with the party spending millions promoting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2024 election.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their curiosity grew after the highest DNA match was found linked to a family line in Romania.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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American craft beer, for example, has grown over the last 30 years to take nearly 15% of US beer sales by volume.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here's exactly how to harvest the seeds for a successful tomato season the next year.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many of the procurement decisions were made too late, well after a crop was already harvested.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Buying Hollywood In recent years, Ellison has been on a tear acquiring Hollywood studios.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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After her death, the company was acquired by KitchenAid, now a part of the larger Whirlpool Corporation that manufactures dishwashers on a large scale.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Associated Press reported that Robinson’s father recognized his son from the images released by law enforcement, and then encouraged his son to turn himself in.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The river also serves Mexico and more than two dozen Native American tribes, produces hydropower, and supplies water to farms that grow most of the nation’s winter vegetables.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Calligraphers like Mustapha produce sacred work, such as copies of the Quran, books of religious poetry, and amulets.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, Whitehouse is not yet the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, a title that tends to correspond, roughly, to tenure.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Topline Shares of gun manufacturers spiked immediately following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus Wednesday, a market trend that typically happens after high-profile shootings as people tend to arm themselves and fear possible restrictions on gun sales.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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