1
as in to develop
to come to have gradually
cultivated a taste for opera in order to fit in with his new circle of friends
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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
cultivated a passion for learning among his students over the years
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
in an attempt to produce New World counterparts of the wines that he had enjoyed in Europe, Jefferson cultivated several varieties of grapes at Monticello
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Recent Examples of cultivate
Leave with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate, enjoy, and sustain your own fresh, fragrant herbs right at home.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
They’re known for uniting communities and cultivating loyalty across generations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Winfield and co-founder Shawn Cox recently hosted a psychedelic potluck at which experts studying and cultivating psychedelic mushrooms discussed genetics, extraction, and specialized equipment.
—Kate Ruder, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Exposure to prosocial behaviors can help kids cultivate kindness.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
They’re known for uniting communities and cultivating loyalty across generations.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Winfield and co-founder Shawn Cox recently hosted a psychedelic potluck at which experts studying and cultivating psychedelic mushrooms discussed genetics, extraction, and specialized equipment.
—Kate Ruder, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2025
Exposure to prosocial behaviors can help kids cultivate kindness.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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However, if the drywall develops large vertical, horizontal, or diagonal cracks, this is a sign that the foundation is unstable.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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This mindset often develops from early experiences of taking on too much responsibility or facing challenges without support.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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On March 25, Princess Beatrice's friend Alice Naylor-Leyland posted pictures from their photo shoot promoting the HRH Princess Beatrice Baby Shower Collection from her Mrs. Alice brand.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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All of this has happened under the helm of Leland Dudek, a former data-analyst at the agency who was promoted to acting commissioner while the confirmation of Trump nominee Frank Bisignano, a financial services executive, progresses in Congress.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Table Rock wildfire burning in South Carolina continued to grow Thursday, but conditions that created dramatic expansion the day before eased, officials said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2025
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In both cases, the tissue is getting bigger, and a person is growing larger.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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Now the physicist and tech entrepreneur is focused on chocolate — not from cacao harvested in tropical climates more suited to the plant, but from cacao grown right here in Southern California.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Sheep, pigs, and cattle grazed under the trees and harvested their own fodder—a practice known as silvopasture, derived from Latin and meaning forest feeding.—
Ben Seal,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Mar. 2025
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And that doesn’t include the costs of acquiring some of these franchises.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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But the reality is that Jimmy Butler never was about the regular season, even with the recent quality run he’s put together in the wake of being acquired (and paid) by the Warriors.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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On April 5, disenfranchised Americans are being encouraged to protest the Trump administration's policies as part of a national movement in myriad cities, hosted by a group of older Americans called Third Act.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The president also encouraged Republicans to vote early.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Those attempts, in turn, produced more points than their opponents.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The show was produced with roughly $20 million, which for a six-part series financed without a streamer, is considered a very large budget by Europe’s standards.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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So people who rely on these kinds of practices tend to develop a more aggressive, less healthy style of coping with anger, Dr. Martin says.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
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The early bird gets the worm, so don’t wait because these deals tend to vanish fast.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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