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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
Ramps Ramps, a type of wild allium, are typically foraged rather than cultivated.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Everything begins in the fields at Terre à Boire, one of Québec’s rare farm-to-glass distilleries that cultivates, brews, and distills organic grains onsite, offering visitors a taste of sustainability in every sip.
—Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
But society can cultivate leadership skills in children, the leaders of tomorrow.
—Eddie Brummelman, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
Old-fashioned names are encouraged, as are dramatic monikers that cultivate an aura of mystery and intrigue.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Everything begins in the fields at Terre à Boire, one of Québec’s rare farm-to-glass distilleries that cultivates, brews, and distills organic grains onsite, offering visitors a taste of sustainability in every sip.
—Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
But society can cultivate leadership skills in children, the leaders of tomorrow.
—Eddie Brummelman, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2025
Old-fashioned names are encouraged, as are dramatic monikers that cultivate an aura of mystery and intrigue.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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Every formula at Holos is developed, tested, and manufactured in its own facility, allowing the brand to ensure the quality of the products from batch to batch.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The system developed its top hypothesis with a simple rationale, drawing a link to another research area and coming to a conclusion the human team had taken years to arrive at.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Sleep and exercise are essential for maintaining energy levels and promoting overall health.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 May 2025
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Donald was also able to give his medical history and recount the lunch to doctors, who grew concerned that gastroenteritis was not the sole cause of his symptoms.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Despite the emotional weight of a breakup, Ison used her time traveling abroad to grow personally, finding strength in embracing her emotions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Farms are struggling to find enough workers to harvest crops, which results in lower yields, a tight supply, and higher costs for consumers.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some content is less Miami Vice and more cottagecore: farmers harvesting poppy seeds, for instance.—
Antón Barba-Kay,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2025
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If someone ultimately does want to sell, the groups want to be there to acquire the land in a bid to stop an escalation in home prices.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The private equity firm recently closed a deal to acquire Endeavor, the parent company of WME.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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During the Obama administration, beginning in 2009 and culminating with major rule expansions in 2012, changes to federal economy regulations inadvertently encouraged automakers to build bigger, heavier vehicles instead of lighter, more efficient ones.—
Chadwick Hagan,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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Valencia said the seeds encourage rodents to enter the stadium and that the machines required to clean up the shells were causing noise pollution for those living close to their Mestalla stadium.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Notable Figures: During the quarter, the company's equity income in China produced a $45 million profit, compared to a loss of $106 million last year at this time.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Johnson and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions produce alongside Safdie’s Out for the Count banner, Eli Bush, Hiram Garcia, and David Koplan.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2025
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His shorter throws tend to come out wobbly, something that presented itself during his pro day, and that’s a concern for teams that run a lot of quick timing routes.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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That’s likely because language can be learned outside a formal education and many graduates tend to go into relatively low-paying fields, like education, translation or public service.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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