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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
The hope is that Daboll adds some stability and cultivates a better environment for the young quarterback than Ward had in a tumultuous rookie season that saw his first head coach (Brian Callahan) fired early in the season.
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Deep Attention to Quality Results From complex operations to critical assignments, military training cultivates a deep attention to quality results.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These opportunities turn a viewing experience into a core memory that cultivates customer loyalty long after the event concludes.
—Ben Kruger, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Partnering with an array of professionals within the academic space, South Bay leverages a comprehensive approach to education, meshing home, school, and therapy into one resource that cultivates long-term learning and scholarly autonomy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The family cultivates 10 acres of the 16-acre plot, with the rest being an oak forest that’s left undisturbed.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
That emotional closeness cultivates trust, a scarce but powerful currency in today’s economy.
—Kelley Cours Anderson, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Deep Attention to Quality Results From complex operations to critical assignments, military training cultivates a deep attention to quality results.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These opportunities turn a viewing experience into a core memory that cultivates customer loyalty long after the event concludes.
—Ben Kruger, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Partnering with an array of professionals within the academic space, South Bay leverages a comprehensive approach to education, meshing home, school, and therapy into one resource that cultivates long-term learning and scholarly autonomy.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The family cultivates 10 acres of the 16-acre plot, with the rest being an oak forest that’s left undisturbed.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
That emotional closeness cultivates trust, a scarce but powerful currency in today’s economy.
—Kelley Cours Anderson, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivates
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Instead, each dolphin develops their vocal signature on their own through vocal learning, the process of modifying sound patterns based on social experiences and interactions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cross said frostbite develops in stages.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The event, which promotes TV shows and movies for the year and beyond, had only been announced to the press.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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North Dakota and Rhode Island have among the most restrictive statewide bans, requiring phones be kept in inaccessible storage, according to an analysis by the Institute for Families and Technology, a nonprofit that promotes digital safety for children.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The game cannot be obviously scripted, but a little controversy drives social media conjecture that builds engagement around a trending topic, while broadcasts show a blown call from every angle as the spectacle grows.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bernegger makes the claim by pointing out the state's voter list typically only grows.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ma crawls toward you and plants her palms on your cheeks.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Agriculture officials also warn that anyone who plants the seeds may inadvertently introducing invasive plants, pests or diseases that carry a serious biosecurity risk.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2026
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As with any time spent with those chasing a high, whether from intoxicants or pheromones, White’s play acquires momentum early on and the sense, when viewed at a distance, of watching something predictable play out.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the season finale, Tommy springs into action and acquires the leases to several of his son Cooper’s (Jacob Lofland) wells that struck oil.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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And, adds Scott, with a smile, Billy (their French poodle who has appeared in this column before) encourages donations to animal protection organizations.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2026
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Days ahead of the 2026 Grammys, Elton John encourages young artists to follow their dreams while introducing the Best New Artist nominees in a short film from Spotify.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada, Ohio, produces the footballs for the big game.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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On Air Fest debuted in 2018, and produces festivals in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sage Geosystems harvests heat from underground water reservoirs.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2026
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Passive atmospheric water generator MIT engineers invented a revolutionary passive device that harvests clean drinking water from desert air without electricity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Cultivates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivates. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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