INCUBATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

incubation

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Definition of incubation

as in maturation

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Recent Examples of incubation In a sense that’s true, as rather than continually being reinvested in Destiny, the profits were used for bizarre projects like a sprawling HQ in the COVID era, or herded into too many other incubation projects. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 And more recently in April, outdoor specialty retailer Backcountry acquired Coalatree for an undisclosed price as part of its new venture, the Backcountry Garage incubation platform. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 June 2026 The district started a small-business incubation program in March 2022 to fill some of its empty spaces with mixed results. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026 But several factors might influence the length of incubation. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for incubation

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That maturation has led to signs of a potential Year 2 leap as one of the Patriots’ top seven or eight offensive linemen.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
For the first time in eight years, Jack Daniel’s has returned to this high angel’s share maturation method.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

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Those weren’t the only aviation improvements to make headlines recently.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Martin noted the improvements would also enable the bridge to carry heavy-axle, modern freight cars weighing 286,000 when fully loaded; that has been a standard in the industry for several decades.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

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