Thesaurus results for DOMESTICATE

domesticate

verb

Definition of domesticate

as in to cultivate

to change (a wild animal or plant) over time to make it more suited to life with or use by humans Humans domesticated wolves to produce man's best friend.

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Recent Examples of domesticate Study co-author and geologist Yolanda Fernández-Jalvo of the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Spain rules out cooking within Wonderwerk because fire was only opportunistically brought there—it was not domesticated yet. — Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 19 June 2026 New genetic data indicates that cats feeding off the abundant rodents plundering human food stores domesticated themselves for similar reasons around 10,000 years ago. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 10 June 2026 Tens of thousands of years ago, humans began domesticating wild wolves to make hunting, gathering food and protection easier, according to Science News. — K'mari Greene, AJC.com, 4 June 2026 Truly domesticating bees required a hive with movable frames, one that would allow beekeepers to examine their bees and harvest honey without destroying the colony. — Literary Hub, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for domesticate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for domesticate

Verb

At the peak of its mania back in 2017, Rick and Morty cultivated a fanbase that, to put it kindly, was a bit much.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
That starts with cultivating and attracting the right talent.

— Craig Garthwaite, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Definition of cultivate

Verb

Owner William Joo, who trained at Providence and Ronan before opening his own place, delivers Neapolitan-style pizza executed with Japanese precision.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Several class actions were filed by broadcast reporters, podcasters, narrators, and voice actors against Google and other tech companies for using the plaintiffs’ voices to train their AI systems.

— Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of train

Verb

The supergiants can propagate their supergiant form by dividing equally, or revert to normal morphs by undergoing asymmetrical cell divisions.

— Jay Kakade July 23, Refractor, 23 July 2026
The larger challenge is that because autonomous systems can now propagate decisions across interconnected workflows, infrastructure and operations in real time, small failures no longer remain isolated.

— Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of propagate

Verb

There’s often debate about whether AI is used by employers to increase productivity among its workforce or cut wage costs, according to Brian Justie, a senior research analyst with the UCLA Labor Center.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of use

Verb

Real resilience requires multiple independent paths for critical missions, utilizing diverse government, commercial, and allied capabilities across various architectures and supply chains.

— Charles Beames, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The rooms By utilizing a lot of natural materials like fiber rugs and reclaimed wood, no room is exactly the same.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of utilize

Verb

Bertha is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches with isolated higher totals to 6 inches through Thursday along the central to the western Gulf Coast from western Florida to southern Texas.

— MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The sheriff's office said ballistic testing performed with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives later produced forensic evidence linking the two murders.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of produce

Verb

Yaks breed notoriously slowly, with females birthing just four or five offspring in their lifetime – a major challenge for their long-term survival.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
There are countless things to do in the game, from catching Pals to breeding them to building elaborate bases to exploring the world.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of breed

Verb

One thing setting the Kenyan apart is how quickly she’s adapted and absorbed lessons from her veteran teammates.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
Treatments blend rare organic products and ingredients, a mix of innovative and traditional techniques, and a holistic, 360-degree approach to well-being—and can all be adapted to personal preferences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026