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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
Thinking of and praying for the welfare of others is one way to cultivate compassion, something much needed in our world right now.
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David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The two have cultivated a strong mother-daughter bond over the years, with Bryn frequently appearing in Frankel's social media posts.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Using human and high-tech surveillance, Israel has cultivated far-reaching intelligence networks in Lebanon.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
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David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The two have cultivated a strong mother-daughter bond over the years, with Bryn frequently appearing in Frankel's social media posts.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Using human and high-tech surveillance, Israel has cultivated far-reaching intelligence networks in Lebanon.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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This is a developing story that will be updated.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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For years, solid-state batteries have been promoted as the next major breakthrough in electric vehicles, promising greater safety, longer driving range, and faster charging.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Fried’s statement to the Herald comes amid warnings from a growing chorus of political leaders that Wasserman Schultz’s decision — and the state party’s silence about it — could have ripple effects across the ballot in November.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Jeremy Doku — Belgium/Manchester City Doku has grown at City and was a key driver of their late-season charge.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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As the largest lobster-producing state in the US, Maine harvests more than 100 million pounds of the shellfish annually.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That includes marine species—such as sea cucumbers, seahorses and shark fins, which are illegally harvested and sold for possible medicinal uses or as food.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 June 2026
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The Knicks acquired Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors in 2023, trading away RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026
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There are times Burns gets exhausted and overwhelmed and wishes another firm would acquire hers.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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While most college broadcast-journalism programs tend to encourage would-be talent to ditch their regional accents in favor of a more neutral, untraceable delivery, TV pros who came up in the bigs aren’t subject to that sort of verbal nullification.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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The event, called Fulfillment Center, was geared toward people of all ages who were encouraged to come, put their phone in a cotton bag and engage with one of the many activities centered around reading, writing, making and playing at a long, communal table.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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In the 1970s, what was then West Germany co-produced the Tornado bomber with the UK and Italy; then in the 1990s Germany worked with the UK, Italy and Spain to produce the dog-fighting Eurofighter jet.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Moss is also executive producing under her Love & Squalor Pictures banner in addition to starring.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Maine has the highest level of home heating oil usage in the country, and the rural nature of Maine’s second district means people tend to drive long distances.—
Margie Cullen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Cafeterias are better because the noise tends to be more background in nature.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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