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
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
The implementation of these two specialized culturing methods resulted in bacterial cellulose sheets in colors ranging from purple to navy, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
The implementation of these two specialized culturing methods resulted in bacterial cellulose sheets in colors ranging from purple to navy, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for culturing
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Moscow relies heavily on oil revenue to finance its war on Ukraine, and sanctions were a growing handicap.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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As my clientbase ages, their needs have changed to not only collect bucket list experiences – but work with their growing family for celebrations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Since its launch in 2015, Labelhood has played a critical role in cultivating China’s next generation of creative directors and experimental fashion voices.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pathways to Citizenship is committed to cultivating the next generation of advocates through meaningful volunteer opportunities while providing skilled legal representation and educational support for immigrant families throughout San Diego.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The experimental jet, part of NASA’s Quesst mission, is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while producing only a soft sonic thump instead of a disruptive boom.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another issue worrying farmers in major food-producing countries like Brazil and India is that the war is also hurting the export market.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Culturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/culturing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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