as in tamed
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
the domesticated horses are kept in a corral
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as in cultivated
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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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But inflation has remained somewhat tame, with only a few categories seeing prices pick up.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
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So now Will has his own stable relationship and stable career, and his lifestyle is just as tame as Sylvia’s … right?—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Headline-grabbing promises and assurances of simple solutions have worked well for Trump in domestic political campaigning, but defaulting to the types of blustery deal-making that Trump has done his whole life is simply not going to work for extremely sensitive international relations.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The funding, spread across five major initiatives, is designed to secure domestic access to the building blocks of modern industry: lithium, nickel, rare earth elements, gallium, graphite, and other minerals essential for semiconductors, magnets, and batteries.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.—
Peter Benei,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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In Goodyear, Arizona, a data center used for generative AI may guzzle as many as 56 million gallons of drinking water each year.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
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This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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With over 1,000 gins produced in the UK, the British gin market has become highly competitive.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Continuing the course for Orlando (21-15) includes the type of showing da Silva produced against the Raptors.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Domesticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domesticated. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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