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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 incubates
The commission’s Saudi 100 Brands program, now in its fourth year, incubates more than 100 local labels annually.
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Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
While males participate in the nesting process by bringing food; only the female incubates the eggs.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
While males participate in the nesting process by bringing food; only the female incubates the eggs.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubates
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Mackenzie Arnold made four saves for her third clean sheet of the season and fifth overall for Portland (6-1-1), which sits atop the league standings.—
Phuoc Nguyen,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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That translates to asking your stylist for something that sits between the lip and chin with a very blunt, controlled perimeter.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Its expert team enforces strict production rules, promotes the brand globally, fights counterfeits and certifies every wheel.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The company also promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Hating cops also spawns ridiculous protests, like the ones that called for police to be defunded.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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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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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even if a mosquito lays its eggs near moving water, the eggs likely won’t survive.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In her telling, the literature of the past lays traps into which the rich and powerful, the boorish and sadistic, inevitably stumble.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Sustainable Ihram Initiative also complements other efforts by the fashion commission, such as the Swap Shop program, which encourages consumers to exchange unwanted clothes rather than discarding them.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Mouth tape encourages nasal breathing and may reduce snoring.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Veteran model Eva Herzigova is pictured in a sculptural skirt suit, while Liu Wen broods in a puffy leather bomber jacket.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, leading with love or care in the workplace nurtures a culture of empathy, compassion, and authenticity, driving organizational success and fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Incubates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubates. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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