INCUBATING Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

incubating

verb

present participle of incubate

as in sitting

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen incubated her eggs for two weeks

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as in promoting

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 This has been a consistent problem for a long time now, years in fact, where among a long list of incubating projects, nothing has come to pass outside of Marathon, despite all the money spent to dig up ideas. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Believing a rock to be an egg, Roy and Silo took turns incubating it. — Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 This preventative dose is most effective when given within 72 hours of tick removal, while the bacteria are incubating. — Kate Wong, Scientific American, 22 June 2026 Female bald eagles typically lay two eggs, with both parents incubating and protecting the eggs for about 35 days. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Matt was incubating and backing businesses like Resy, betting that New York’s density and culture were features, not bugs. — Patrick Chun, Fortune, 26 May 2026 Portman also has two new projects incubating. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026 Additionally, the coalition is incubating new chapters soon to be launched in Rwanda, Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026 Females lay one to three eggs, and both parents take turns incubating them for about six weeks. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

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Verb

Victims of this manipulation scheme, Nathan and Aesha conspire to impose on the dinner’s seating arrangements in such a way that Luke is sitting next to Joy, and Gen is isolated at the end of the table.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Tens of thousands of pets ended up at poison control last year over one hazard sitting quietly in gardens, kitchens and living rooms.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of sitting

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Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Critics have said such cases have become more frequent and accuse Modi’s government of promoting films that align with its nationalist narrative.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of promoting

Verb

The film has proved both controversial and enduring, spawning an eight-film franchise and earning its chainsaw-wielding antagonist, Leatherface, a spot among film’s most iconic horror villains.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of spawning

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Located in the heart of the Marais district, the department store has been a fixture of Paris retail for more than 160 years and has spent decades cultivating a reputation for premium fashion, design and homeware.

— Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
July is a crucial time for cultivating a bountiful harvest that can continue well into late summer and autumn.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026

Definition of cultivating

Verb

Your 5th House of Creativity and Play glows as Venus forms an effortless trine to Chiron in your sign, encouraging pleasure that supports personal healing.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Compensation structures, leadership development opportunities and long-term incentives all play a role in encouraging stability.

— Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of encouraging

Verb

These small reptiles typically emerge from underground nests and make their way towards a suitable habitat after hatching.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
The latest excitement at the nest was the birth of Sandy and Luna, and their rapid growth after hatching nearly two months ago.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 26 June 2026

Definition of hatching

Verb

True soccer excellence emerges from years of dedicated, often unstructured play from childhood, like street football, fostering unique abilities in tight spaces.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Denny Jong — began making derogatory comments around the office, fostering a culture of permissiveness that allowed similar remarks to go unchecked.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of fostering

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