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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
Interior designer, creative director, founder of Studio Athena Calderone, writer of lifestyle website Eyeswoon, and now AD’s April cover star, Athena Calderone has cultivated a substantial following through her distinct, sophisticated POV.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Leaders who ignore culture, particularly in its power to cultivate discretionary effort from the frontline, are leaving a critical tool untouched in the management toolbox.
—Stacey Zolt Hara, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
There is great satisfaction in small communities, in rituals handed down and cultivated, and in passions pursued deeply rather than widely.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Annual herbs complete their life cycle in a year and can't be continuously cultivated.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Leaders who ignore culture, particularly in its power to cultivate discretionary effort from the frontline, are leaving a critical tool untouched in the management toolbox.
—Stacey Zolt Hara, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
There is great satisfaction in small communities, in rituals handed down and cultivated, and in passions pursued deeply rather than widely.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Annual herbs complete their life cycle in a year and can't be continuously cultivated.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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Researchers developed a new approach, the constant inner potential density functional theory, which enables the inclusion of the electrode potential in the simulation of semiconductor electrochemistry.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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While other forwards struggled to develop synergy with new linemates, Cowan made chemistry with those around him look easy.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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There are no plans dfor a flotilla promoted by Movimiento Democracia to sail from Miami for now.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kahana said Ach told him about Ad Kan's connection to Al-Majd, describing it as run by both Arabs and Israelis in Israel but not wanting to promote its Israeli ties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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California and the nation as a whole has recently experienced a growing measles outbreak, with 29 cases reported in California and more than 1,300 nationwide.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Recent conflicts highlight the growing role of drones in combat.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The criminal complaints filed in Bridgeport alleged that operatives have routinely signed up elderly and disabled voters for absentee ballots and then returned to those voters to harvest their ballots.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Smaller, heavily-competing trees can still be harvested and sold if done in support of restoration and the forest’s return to old-growth characteristics.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The city acquired 383 acres in Eastern Chula Vista for the university project in 2017.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Although this may change, as people who have acquired Irish citizenship but aren't Irish-born are abusing it, adding to the immigration woes in Britain.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Your 5th House of Frivolity welcomes Luna’s presence, encouraging expressive risks that feel joyful in the moment and help your confidence grow over time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Slusser also alleged Kress encouraged her to move into the apartment with Fleming, when there was another group of teammates looking for a tenant as well.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The device was developed by scientists at Rice University and relies on bacteria that naturally produce electrical signals in response to certain chemicals, known as analytes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced in partnership with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, an independent nonprofit news organization.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The most powerful storms tend to come in the later part of the season.—
David Goodhue
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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