CULTURING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

culturing

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present participle of culture

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. — 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

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Gulf states are looking on with growing apprehension as the conflict between Iran and the US escalates again.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Instacart also said the fast-growing brands are mostly premium, better-for-you pints, including Alec's Ice Cream, Rebel, Straus Family Creamery and Van Leeuwen.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026

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Located in the heart of the Marais district, the department store has been a fixture of Paris retail for more than 160 years and has spent decades cultivating a reputation for premium fashion, design and homeware.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
July is a crucial time for cultivating a bountiful harvest that can continue well into late summer and autumn.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026

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Earlier studies also showed that slightly acidic seawater from the BPMED process can accelerate algae growth, and allow future systems to simultaneously recover minerals while producing chemicals, fuels, fertilizers, and biomass.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
While a balanced fertilizer is fine, avoid nitrogen-heavy products like a 10-3-3, which can cause excessive green leafy growth and slow blooming as lots of nitrogen will encourage the plant to focus more on producing foliage.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

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