as in growing
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
culture bacteria in laboratory dishes
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Recent Examples of culturing
Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then.
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Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
In fact, the current ISSCR guidelines (2021) suggest culturing human embryo-like structures for fourteen days after conception, as this would not lead to the development of a potential sentient embryo.
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Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
Today, most producers make buttermilk by culturing cow’s milk with lactic acid–producing bacteria (such as Lactococcus lactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides).
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Skyr is protein-rich (the casein protein left behind during the milk culturing process provides sustained energy) and contains easily digestible natural sugars.
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Outside,
10 Dec. 2025
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
In fact, the current ISSCR guidelines (2021) suggest culturing human embryo-like structures for fourteen days after conception, as this would not lead to the development of a potential sentient embryo.
—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
Today, most producers make buttermilk by culturing cow’s milk with lactic acid–producing bacteria (such as Lactococcus lactis and Leuconostoc mesenteroides).
—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Skyr is protein-rich (the casein protein left behind during the milk culturing process provides sustained energy) and contains easily digestible natural sugars.
—
Outside,
10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culturing
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The group, already one of the largest White supremacist organizations in the country, is quickly growing its membership, at a time when hate crimes are on the rise.
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And each time another first-time climber reaches the top, the applause rising from the rocks below suggests that, little by little, that community is growing.
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Leaders recognize the value of cultivating resilience from the inside, but building that culture isn’t a one-time initiative.
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Hydrangea expert Mal Condon has been cultivating and studying hydrangeas for over 50 years.
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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“Culturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culturing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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