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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 incubating
Fondazione Sozzani, a non-profit run by Carla and Sara Maino Sozzani, will continue its impressive work incubating new Milan talent — hosting several shows across the week, including Simon Cracker, Tell the Truth, and Florania.
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Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Detainees are transferred, released, or deported — sometimes while incubating infection.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
But the eagles will need to move on from incubating for that to happen.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Jackie and Shadow will now take turns carefully incubating the egg for the next 35 days or so, ensuring it is kept warm and safe.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Nor do researchers understand why incubating eggs at their pivotal temperature produces a mix of males and females, because all the eggs have experienced the same conditions.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
With the business now thriving, Schlesser recently decided to follow through on his long-incubating plan to transform the vacant retail space next door into The Lounge.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Studios and streamers have focused less on incubating talent and cut back significantly on programming as thousands have been laid off around town.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
The new siblings’ eggs had been incubating for nine months before they were born to mom Aanjay and dad Titus.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
Detainees are transferred, released, or deported — sometimes while incubating infection.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
But the eagles will need to move on from incubating for that to happen.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Jackie and Shadow will now take turns carefully incubating the egg for the next 35 days or so, ensuring it is kept warm and safe.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Nor do researchers understand why incubating eggs at their pivotal temperature produces a mix of males and females, because all the eggs have experienced the same conditions.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
With the business now thriving, Schlesser recently decided to follow through on his long-incubating plan to transform the vacant retail space next door into The Lounge.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Studios and streamers have focused less on incubating talent and cut back significantly on programming as thousands have been laid off around town.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
The new siblings’ eggs had been incubating for nine months before they were born to mom Aanjay and dad Titus.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubating
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Traditionally, some sitting justices of the Supreme Court attend the speech in a show of national unity between co-equal branches of government.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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It's considered uncommon for a sitting president to receive such memorials, especially those bestowed by their own administration.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Prominent surfing family Van Dyke, originally from Santa Cruz, California, was recognized in the international surfing community for his participation in competitions and his influence in promoting the sport in the Caribbean region.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Irving, who was not playing in the All-Star Game, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 shortly after promoting an antisemitic film on his Twitter account and at first refusing to apologize for the tweet.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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The movie also offers a bunch of original Charli XCX tunes, spawning a soundtrack much better than the singer’s own lackluster mockumentary.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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That was the game that saw Perry ejected just a few minutes in, followed by him having to make the long walk from the rink to the dressing room at the Cotton Bowl, spawning a million memes in the process.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Moon Juice enters Target after cultivating a loyal customer base, Bacon said.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the ensuing months Epstein becomes a liaison between the two, with Epstein proffering offerings of assistance to both parties while cultivating his friendship with Barrack.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Last winter, the avian flu swept the country, killing 70 million egg-laying birds, according to Metz.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Epstein thought laying low was the best option but was being pressured to comment by some of his associates who were facing questions.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Buying local products, providing local and state funding sources, supporting agricultural preservation programs, encouraging lawmakers to prioritize the importance of farming and supporting local agriculture education programs are partial solutions.—
Joe Dymek,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Your 4th House of Home becomes a deep well as the nurturing Moon conjoins unearthing Pluto there, encouraging you to cleanse closets and clear emotional dust.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Harriet Walter has a nice scene as the Prime Minister hatching her own devious political plan.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to the American Eagle Foundation, bald eagles normally lay one to three eggs per year, with eggs hatching anywhere between 34 and 40 days after incubation.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, there is a growing recognition that advanced economies might benefit from shifting their focus from merely transmitting information, a task machines increasingly perform well, towards fostering creativity, adaptability, and lifelong learning.—
José Manuel Barroso,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ability to engage with diverse perspectives, listen to opposing viewpoints and find common ground will be essential in fostering peace and stability in a world that is increasingly divided along political, cultural and ideological lines.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Incubating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubating. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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