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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
Cucumbers were first cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian peninsula over 3000 years ago.
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Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
The NeeDoh Nice Cube is the main toy that has cultivated a following on social media over the last few years.
—Samantha Neely, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Yes, wild deer eat both wild and cultivated mushrooms.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating this immensely popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, the scientists said in a new study.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
The NeeDoh Nice Cube is the main toy that has cultivated a following on social media over the last few years.
—Samantha Neely, Freep.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Yes, wild deer eat both wild and cultivated mushrooms.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating this immensely popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, the scientists said in a new study.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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The company develops and makes products for civilian and military use, such as drone technologies used by Ukraine's armed forces in the fight against the Russian invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Israel’s Elbit Systems has revealed that it has been contracted to develop aircraft-mountable versions of its XCalibur high-power laser systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, productions that promote the state’s narrative receive support and financial incentives like tax breaks.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Pittsburgh drafted McCutchen in the first round in 2005 and promoted him in 2009 for his major league debut.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Invite a calm talk about time commitments, because fairness grows when expectations are measurable and both sides understand what happens if plans change.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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When looking at the largest metro areas, the fastest growing counties tended to be on the outer edges.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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In plain English, that means data harvested by the very apps and websites Americans rely on to navigate modern life, then sold to the highest bidder — including the government.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Think mugwort from Ganghwa, fig from Yeongam, or rice harvested in Yeoju, a region known for its mineral-rich soil and high-quality crops.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the mouth of a master like Goncharov, crying foul at the sight—or, at any rate, the perception—of plagiarism acquires an astounding verve.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Gkids has acquired North American rights to the Cantonese-language film and is understood to be lining up a June theatrical release, while Goodfellas came on board for international sales after seeing the strong audience reaction to the film in Annecy.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The bottom of the lineup produced both of Miami’s runs in the second inning, with an Owen Caissie double to left-center field driving in Xavier Edwards and a Javier Sanoja single down the left-field line scoring Caissie.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The American Meteor Society says that there was a notable increase in fireball activity in early 2026, with ten incidents until mid-March producing more than 100 witness reports apiece.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Due to regulatory loopholes, rents tend to be cheaper here.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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One of the most common explanations for this (and for the University City restaurant scene’s shortcomings in general) has to do with how dining districts tend to develop in the first place.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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