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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
hopefully, these youthful visits to the museum will incubate an enduring love of art
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Recent Examples of incubate
The venture firm has a history of incubating its own projects.
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
This was a significant moment in early meme history — one of the first instances where something that had been incubating in internet forums crossed over into mainstream, traditional media.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The scripts are then incubated with the goal and expectation of becoming viable packages in Artists Equity’s slate, complete with concrete attachments and financing strategy.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Jared Perlo Ornstein told NBC News that Humans First had been incubated by the Center for AI Safety and had received an initial loan that would be paid back after the group raised donations from individuals who cared about fostering safe and beneficial AI.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
This was a significant moment in early meme history — one of the first instances where something that had been incubating in internet forums crossed over into mainstream, traditional media.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The scripts are then incubated with the goal and expectation of becoming viable packages in Artists Equity’s slate, complete with concrete attachments and financing strategy.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Jared Perlo Ornstein told NBC News that Humans First had been incubated by the Center for AI Safety and had received an initial loan that would be paid back after the group raised donations from individuals who cared about fostering safe and beneficial AI.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubate
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The energy of the collision spawns many new particles, including—sometimes—W bosons.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrids are known for producing bright, fast-moving meteors that tend to lack persistent trails, but have the potential to spawn spectacular fireballs as larger chunks of Comet Thatcher smash into Earth's atmosphere.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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This will help promote housing stability and economic mobility.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the peptide seems to promote angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels, possibly via a signalling molecule expressed in many human cancers.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The Loutrel sits at the northern edge of Charleston’s French Quarter, known for its Huguenot roots and art galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The average home for sale now sits for 88 days, a significant jump from 54 days last year.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fans are encouraged to line up on South University Drive outside the President's House, west to the Student Union, and south down State Street to Yost Ice Arena.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Live Local Act, a state law passed in 2023 to encourage developers to build more affordable housing, is the key driving the redesign of the faded mall that gained new owners in September 2025.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This structural incompleteness proves the Lystrosaurus was still in a pre-hatching developmental stage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The second chick started to pip on March 17 and hatched on March 19.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Every announcement, social media post or media placement is an opportunity to reinforce the brand’s purpose, cultivate trust and invite engagement.—
Terri Liebler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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While some of the trees that produce the resin are cultivated, the vast majority grow in the wild.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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To lay asphalt, contractors need warmer temperatures, and a final layer wasn’t put down in time for the cold winter season, when asphalt plants close, Brown said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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Even before his diplomatic career officially ended, Arveláiz had begun laying the groundwork for a second act.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The nurturing Moon moves through your 7th House of Cooperation, highlighting needs in close bonds.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Right-wing political leaders in Hungary, however, have spent years nurturing relationships with American conservatives through a host of fellowships, conferences, and partnerships to engender that reality.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Incubate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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