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as in develops
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 promotes
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in grows
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 cultivates
In her own life, Kat cultivates those conditions.
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Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
The company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As market shifts and technological advancements drive internal changes, the mindset a leader cultivates long term enables the business to effectively grow and change with the times.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Neither one can entirely remain an island, though Vadim veritably cultivates an estrangement from his stuffy, materialistic son Peter (Vladimir Vdovichenkov).
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
The company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
As market shifts and technological advancements drive internal changes, the mindset a leader cultivates long term enables the business to effectively grow and change with the times.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Neither one can entirely remain an island, though Vadim veritably cultivates an estrangement from his stuffy, materialistic son Peter (Vladimir Vdovichenkov).
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivates
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Cameron also develops a close but complicated mentorship with one of his commanding officers, Sergeant Liam Robert Sullivan (Max Parker), a deputy drill instructor, who also hasn't revealed his sexuality.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Place each half on a wire rack and toast for 10 to 15 minutes, ensuring the bread develops a sturdy, crunchy base that can hold all the fillings.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Progesterone promotes cell death among defective cells that could turn cancerous.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Healthy soil also promotes better nutrient absorption, allowing your lawn to better withstand disease and weeds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Genuine community naturally grows around the needs of others.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the second picture, Garth plants a sweet kiss on 44-year-old Abrams’ cheek.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Holmes, plants native to your region are important because they’re adapted to your local climate and conditions.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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At 28 years old, Meyers is still young enough to be a long-term addition for any team that acquires him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Maybe general manager Eric DeCosta makes a trade or two and acquires trench or pass-rush help.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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For holidays that are primarily observed in the United States, Tillery encourages travelers to look beyond domestic trips.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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In general, the State Department encourages all Americans who travel abroad to sign up for its free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) before any international trip.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Loom is a tech platform that connects users with designers to upcycle unworn clothes, PulpaTronics produces metal-free, chip-less RFID paper tags and Renasens creates waterless, chemical-free technology that turns blended textile waste into raw materials.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cocoa prices have more than doubled over the past two years because of poor weather and blights in West Africa, which produces more than 70% of the world’s cocoa.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The novel solution is a compact, top-like device that harvests kinetic energy from waves and vessel movements.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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