domesticates

verb

present tense third-person singular of domesticate
as in cultivates
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 Synonyms for domesticates
  1. cultivates
  2. breeds
  3. propagates
  4. trains
  5. uses
  6. produces
  7. utilizes
  8. grows
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  • This program cultivates leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, offering valuable work experience and income.
    — Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In essence, Common Ground Society cultivates community, which can be a huge comfort to parents who feel ostracized and alienated from society because of burnout.
    — Matt Villano, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • Many have to raise their entire operating budget from scratch every single year — a pressure that breeds operational discipline and adaptability.
    — Max Simkoff, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The release noted that Yuko was certified through Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit organization that breeds and trains service dogs.
    — Rose Evans August 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeds
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  • But, especially when an impactor is big, most of it propagates into the mantle below.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
  • Elbanna explained that an earthquake that propagates through the Cajon Pass could result in more damage than one that stops.
    — Velvet Wu July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of propagates
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  • The release noted that Yuko was certified through Canine Companions for Independence, a national nonprofit organization that breeds and trains service dogs.
    — Rose Evans August 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Lach said the department trains year-round in rivers, lakes, and lagoons throughout Chicago, and will operate in nearly every weather condition except lightning.
    — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of trains
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  • The system uses natural ammonia as its working refrigerant, completely overcoming synthetic compounds like HCFCs and HFCs that contribute to global warming and ozone depletion.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Hisense uses different operating systems in different regions for some of these TVs, but happily the new Dolby Vision 2 update will still work regardless of whether your UX, UR9, UR8 or U7 uses the Google TV or Hisense VIDAA smart platform.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of uses
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  • However, unlike poison ivy, Virginia creeper plants typically produce five leaflets, while poison ivy only ever produces three.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The company, now called Vantor, produces imagery that can document troop movements on the battlefield, show stockpiles of weapons, and provide a window into damage after an attack.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of produces
Verb
  • The setup utilizes dual-motor modules mounted on both the front and rear axles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Joseph Padron, who helped design and build the facility, said the plant utilizes sophisticated nano-filtration technology that sets it apart from previous systems.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of utilizes
Verb
  • His relationship with Amad, too, is flourishing as the Ivorian grows in confidence in pre-season.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • As the fungus grows, the benefits of a symbiotic relationship are reaped at the tree’s expense.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of grows
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