Synonyms of culturing

culturing

verb

present participle of culture

as in growing

to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care

culture bacteria in laboratory dishes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• growing
• cultivating
• producing
• harvesting
• planting
• promoting
• raising
• rearing
• cropping
• tending
• breeding
• dressing
• propagating
• sowing
• ripening
• sprouting
• rooting
• reaping
• gathering
• gleaning
• germinating
• quickening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killing
• picking
• plucking
• digging
• pulling (up)
• cutting
• uprooting
• extirpating
• mowing
• haying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of culturing

Cheaper imitations and modern methods of culturing have considerably diminished the value of natural pearls since then. — 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