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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
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.
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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
Female and male participate in harvesting and storing acorns, take part in incubating eggs and feeding young.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some had been incubating in wet conditions, others in humid conditions and others still in dry conditions.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
After incubating for 60 to 70 days, hatchlings begin emerging from their nests in mid-August through early September.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The new Staple store at 21 Mercer Street acts as a community hub, incubating culture for generations to come.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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
Female and male participate in harvesting and storing acorns, take part in incubating eggs and feeding young.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some had been incubating in wet conditions, others in humid conditions and others still in dry conditions.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
After incubating for 60 to 70 days, hatchlings begin emerging from their nests in mid-August through early September.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The new Staple store at 21 Mercer Street acts as a community hub, incubating culture for generations to come.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubating
Verb
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Mahomes is on crutches and the Chiefs are sitting it out this January.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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For the aforementioned scene, in which the sisters are sitting next to each other on a bed, Lilleaas remembers mostly sticking to the script, until right before the end.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yet the show, centered on the murder of Laura Palmer, became a surprise sensation — lasting two seasons, spawning a prequel movie, and returning two decades later for a revival season.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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A number of the new bishops came from the ranks of Opus Dei, which had been cultivating a presence in the country for decades.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Being a reader means cultivating a relationship with the world that, by most standards, can seem pointless and counterproductive.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Off the ice, Pulford was the first president of the players union, taking part in early collective bargaining and laying the foundation for the modern NHLPA.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The family has been laying low except for a brief statement shared Saturday with E!—
Theresa Braine,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There was a lot to like about Jovic’s performance on Saturday, with Heat veteran guard Norman Powell pushing and encouraging him along the way.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Salt-n-Pepa also joined in, and the group of artists concluded the set with a call-and-response moment alongside the crowd, encouraging everyone to scream along.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Re-hatching Some find the hatching process to be the most enjoyable part of playing with Hatchimals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the adults are hatching their own plan to find and defeat the monstrous force.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Oakland police officers’ union has lobbied councilmembers, with its president accusing the commission of fostering an atmosphere of distrust that drove Mitchell to resign and depleted OPD’s ranks.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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By demanding that the league’s average and median salaries align with these figures, the union would ensure a more equitable distribution of wealth, fostering roster depth and long-term player retention.—
Nafees Alam,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incubating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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