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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
Each format is designed to cultivate long-term audiences and create sustainable commerce opportunities.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
To get a more complete understanding, Fortune reporters Jessica Mathews and Eva Roytburg focused on one specific tech industry relationship that Epstein tried to cultivate—with Elon and Kimbal Musk—and pieced together the various events that occurred over a period of several months.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The fasting pillar is intended to bring believers closer to God by cultivating gratitude and building self-restraint.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Together with reducing its dependence on the United States and China, Brussels is cultivating other relationships.
—Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
To get a more complete understanding, Fortune reporters Jessica Mathews and Eva Roytburg focused on one specific tech industry relationship that Epstein tried to cultivate—with Elon and Kimbal Musk—and pieced together the various events that occurred over a period of several months.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The fasting pillar is intended to bring believers closer to God by cultivating gratitude and building self-restraint.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
Together with reducing its dependence on the United States and China, Brussels is cultivating other relationships.
—Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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To counter this, the Janus Program aims to develop the capability to rapidly deploy nuclear reactors where needed for both military and disaster-relief applications.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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Efforts by the Kremlin to encourage more births had fallen flat, Sonin said, because women in Russia did not feel safe and secure, with the low birth rate direct evidence of that and effectively dispelling positive images of the country and war promoted by Russia and state-run media.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now, with Henderson back in the NFL, Jones got promoted in his place at USC.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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These are the growing number of young men who are dropouts, do not work or have meaningful or fulfilling jobs, do not marry, have no children, few friends, and live in the basement of their parents’ home.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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With nine prominent Democrats in the race, pressure on lower polling candidates to drop out has increased as concerns grow that Democrats will split their party’s vote in the June 2 primary, allowing two Republicans to slip into the runoff.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, Russia’s Federal Security Service, known by its acronym FSB, claimed that Ukraine has been able to harvest data from Telegram and use it for military purposes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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At the nursery bare root plants are grown in the ground, harvested as young plants, and sold without soil surrounding the roots.—
Dr. Lauren Kurtz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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But the Apollo samples pointed to a novel theory about how Earth acquired such a big moon, Crow said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Casetta Group, known for elevating boutique hotels, acquired Casa Cody in 2017 and renovated the property in 2020—updating the rooms while maintaining the unique charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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There are more than 150 miles of tunnels across nine underground levels, and guests are encouraged to lick the walls.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Virgo The Saturn-Neptune conjunction occurs in your eighth house of intimacy, intimate bonds, and shared resources, encouraging you to grapple with boundaries and limitations tied to your closest relationships.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Paiza Collection’s 160 butlers go through an extensive training program, and what that produces isn’t just robotic precision but also a culture of genuinely warm hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Our bodies naturally produce glutathione and optimal levels can be maintained through diet and lifestyle factors.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Its name honors Elba, a former owner known for tending the garden with care and devotion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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These retaliatory campaigns tend to be violent and flashy.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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