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 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 The male typically takes over incubation duties in the day and the female takes the night shift, so both birds are needed to have a successful hatching. — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for incubation

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Some regions of the state are further along in fruit maturation than others, particularly the Central Coast, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers.

— Lizzie Kane July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
The first maturation occurs in new American and French oak barrels, like other Reserva expressions, and then the spirit is given its unique cask finish.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

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Sure, the three looked better as the season went on but opposing offenses still continued to attack, something that will surely happen again if there’s no improvement.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The committee’s recommendations also included devoting approximately 67% of the bond money toward maintenance, with the rest going toward student programs and technology improvements.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

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