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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
While males participate in the nesting process by bringing food; only the female incubates the eggs.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubates
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Per its Sotheby's auction listing, scrolls of diamonds are interrupted by sparkling floral motifs, while a romantic heart emblem sits at the center.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The city, which sits just north of Indianapolis, was ranked the best place to live in the Midwest, according to a report from Livability, which focuses on small-to-medium sized cities.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Earlier work has shown that an increase in DNA damage in nerve cells promotes sleep in zebrafish.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tiger’s eye is a stone of protection and grounding, while green onyx promotes growth, emotional healing, and balance.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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At the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Nadella sat for a conversation with the Forum’s interim co-chair, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, explaining that if AI growth spawns solely from investment, then that could be signs of a bubble.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The rare night in Hollywood bringing together movie and TV stars often spawns some of the most intriguing celebrity interactions.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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This approach cultivates a culture of continuous improvement and trust, ultimately strengthening the team.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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The other is something more resembling that first one’s exact opposite—a dark and broody sipper, punchy and robust, liquid mollification reflecting that the best of the season is now officially behind us, and all that lays ahead is the long frigid slog toward spring.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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Cartagena, Colombia, extending into the Caribbean Sea, is a wholly Latin American, wholly Caribbean, and even wholly African destination all at once—and its rich history lays the groundwork for one of the most enchanting cities in the region.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Jan. 2026
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Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about great poetry—both classic and contemporary—through memorization, performance, and competition.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Mitchell encourages people to have enough of their meds for at least 36 hours to get through next Tuesday and Wednesday, and to anticipate the pharmacies will be closed at least on Sunday.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 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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Speak gently and firmly, because safety nurtures real closeness.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its formula also included a blend of healing, hydrating ingredients, like Kalahari Melon seed oil that nurtures dry, brittle hair, and Tahitian gardenia flower extract that strengthens.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Incubates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubates. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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