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
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.
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Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
To break this cycle, these countries must domesticate AI in health.
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Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
While domesticated pigs were sustainable, low-maintenance food sources, TPWD notes the pigs were left behind as explorers moved across the continent, thus leading to those pigs becoming feral.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Hedgehogs, while not a common pet, can be domesticated and are known for their cute appearance, quiet nature and small space requirements.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for domesticate
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
To break this cycle, these countries must domesticate AI in health.
—
Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
While domesticated pigs were sustainable, low-maintenance food sources, TPWD notes the pigs were left behind as explorers moved across the continent, thus leading to those pigs becoming feral.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Hedgehogs, while not a common pet, can be domesticated and are known for their cute appearance, quiet nature and small space requirements.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for domesticate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domesticate
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Organizations that successfully fought for voting rights, educational opportunity, and political representation did not always cultivate the next generation of leadership with the same effectiveness.
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Swift has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).
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The Iranian team was originally slated to train at a facility in Tucson, Arizona, before its base camp was abruptly moved to Tijuana, Mexico, in late May.
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For researchers looking to train the next generation of frontier models, access to Google’s vast fleets of custom Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) remains one of the most compelling recruiting tools in the industry.
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Such a major quake starts at one location and propagates along the fault, rupturing different parts at different times.
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In addition to environmental education and advocacy, the center’s mission includes propagating rare and endangered native plants and rehabilitating birds of prey, reptiles and amphibians.
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That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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The individuals said the restoration will help ensure the organizations can use the model for defensive cyber purposes.
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Staying close to the start line and utilizing transit options will help ensure a smooth and stress-free race morning.
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At its intimate factory, Crystal expanded its rooftop solar installation beyond the contract demand to fully utilize the available rooftop space.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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This week, investors are looking at the huge sums being spent and questioning whether AI can produce the profits and productivity necessary to make all the investment worth it.
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These stunning, resilient shrub roses are bred to thrive in heat and humidity, resisting related diseases.
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When the alpha is dethroned, his replacement typically does in his predecessor’s cubs so that the females in the pride will breed again.
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Natividad's great-great-great grandfather adapted and so did his descendants ‒ withstanding every new attempt to erase their language, culture or traditions.
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Florida has always demonstrated an extraordinary ability to adapt and recover.
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“Domesticate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domesticate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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