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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubating
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Klobuchar becomes the fourth sitting senator to announce plans to run for governor in 2026.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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As Tara runs up to grab one of the antidotes, her best friend Johnny (who is sitting beside it) reaches over and grabs it, then hands it down the table to Kristen.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The build has felt oddly subdued for much of the month, largely because the focus shifted toward promoting the quarterly Peacock special instead.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The conversations around politics were largely unfolding at panels, such as the American Civil Liberties Union event attended by DuVernay, and as the stars were promoting their films on red carpets ahead of their premieres.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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Antisemitism is surging across the globe, reaching levels not seen since the end of World War II and spawning atrocities like the Hanukkah massacre at Australia’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.—
Elliott Broidy,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Photos of Macron in his statement shades went viral, spawning countless memes and comments with references to ‘80s films such as Top Gun, Cobra, and Terminator.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
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The open question is whether anyone is willing to stop extracting long enough to start cultivating.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aiding retailers in becoming more consumer-centric and cultivating communities is becoming increasingly important, Maus commented.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cut out the weedy areas and lightly till the ground before laying new sod mid-February through March.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The morning shed refers to an extreme skin care routine that involves laying several different skin products at the same time.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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The company shares live trades and commentary with members, encouraging them to study entries, exits, and risk levels as markets move.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Each room offered a distinct sonic environment, encouraging guests to explore and engage with the artworks.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Feb. 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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Bald eagle eggs typically have a 50-50 chance of hatching, according to Sandy Steers, biologist and executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Not just to provide news publishers the equivalent of a fair and honest wage, but also to bolster our wobbling democracy by fostering an engaged and knowledgeable electorate.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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But around Nashville, Kat Chen finds new venues fostering a more inclusive scene.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incubating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubating. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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