gestated; gestating
1
: to carry in the uterus during pregnancy
2
: to conceive and gradually develop in the mind
: to be in the process of gestation
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Despite the rising profiles of Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, and Colman Domingo, the ensemble has reunited for Euphoria's long-gestating third season, which was first announced over four years ago.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
The project gestated for seven years before reaching the screen.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Himesh Patel will be partnering up with fellow Station Eleven alum Danielle Deadwyler in the pilot episode of the long-gestating show.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Hulu ordered a pilot for the long-gestating reboot, which will be written and directed by Oscar-winner Ryan Coogler.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
The project gestated for seven years before reaching the screen.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
Himesh Patel will be partnering up with fellow Station Eleven alum Danielle Deadwyler in the pilot episode of the long-gestating show.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Hulu ordered a pilot for the long-gestating reboot, which will be written and directed by Oscar-winner Ryan Coogler.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Gestate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gestate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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