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 After all, Locarno Pro also sees itself as a talent incubation and training platform. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Five teams out of eight made it through incubation, and more ventures survived, including the bread-to-feed company. — Clyde Eiríkur Hull, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for incubation

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Someone can meet criteria for severe AUD at age 21, and then, with treatments, brain maturation, lifestyle changes and/or years of abstinence, be diagnosis-free at age 40.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Software engineering is undergoing the exact same maturation.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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However, the announcement does not provide quantified figures for cost savings, production-time reductions or improvements in battery performance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The city also approved an agreement last year for the developer to fund improvements on 40 parking spaces in existing lots.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

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Advantages of cultivating a single clone include uniform ripening and flavor profile and consistent tannin and acidity levels, which allow for greater control over the final wine.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
However, in Alder’s experiment, proximity to these fruits in a closed box did not hasten ripening.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026

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