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as in developing
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 promoting
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in growing
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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as in harvesting
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
we ought to cultivate the field out back
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Recent Examples of cultivating
Burnham has spent years positioning himself as a viable alternative to Starmer, criticizing Labour's leadership at moments of weakness while carefully cultivating his own national profile.
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Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 22 June 2026
In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.
—Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
As days turn into years, the neighborhood is overrun by wildlife and the family adapts by cultivating food indoors.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Rather than the number of visitors, Gensler said in the report, the amount of time spent downtown matters more in cultivating a thriving downtown area.
—Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
In 2025, Mycoworks shuttered its South Carolina biomanufacturing plant, announcing a pivot to processing cheaper third-party mycelium instead of cultivating it themselves, and Natural Fiber Welding narrowly escaped bankruptcy, adding to the sense of an ending.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Their approaches may change by the time presidential primaries roll around in early 2028, but meanwhile there are distinct echoes of the past; Biden also talked about cultivating key industries and merging domestic and foreign policy.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The Ambani family had long been cultivating its relationship with the Trumps.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Inaya Folarin Iman, CBS News, 22 June 2026
In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.
—Joshua Hunt, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
As days turn into years, the neighborhood is overrun by wildlife and the family adapts by cultivating food indoors.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Rather than the number of visitors, Gensler said in the report, the amount of time spent downtown matters more in cultivating a thriving downtown area.
—Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
In 2025, Mycoworks shuttered its South Carolina biomanufacturing plant, announcing a pivot to processing cheaper third-party mycelium instead of cultivating it themselves, and Natural Fiber Welding narrowly escaped bankruptcy, adding to the sense of an ending.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Their approaches may change by the time presidential primaries roll around in early 2028, but meanwhile there are distinct echoes of the past; Biden also talked about cultivating key industries and merging domestic and foreign policy.
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The Ambani family had long been cultivating its relationship with the Trumps.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivating
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The agreement imposed limits on Iran's nuclear program to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Rodriguez has been developing the concept for more than a decade, based on drawings and stories created with and for his children.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Grail is promoting the idea that the Galleri test should be used in conjunction with other screening tests, not as a replacement to any done now.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Crooks then deploy myriad methods, including showing viewers scam ads and fake software updates, harvesting their data, or earning commissions by sending them to gambling or adult content sites.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Trim the Tops Remove the green foliage immediately after harvesting to help preserve the carrot’s moisture, flavor, and texture.—
Aviva Patz,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers attempted to shore up their only real roster weakness from last season by acquiring All-Star closer Edwin Diaz.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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People who travel internationally or live in group settings are at higher risk of transmitting and acquiring infectious diseases.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Bad choices like that are a through-line for this whole story, all the way back to Otto Hightower encouraging his daughter, Alicent, to befriend Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Arrival of high-capacity pumps changed farming entirely.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Nelson Saenz relocated to his hometown of Aurora after farming in Michigan.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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“Cultivating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivating. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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