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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
Boosting agriculture Angola imports over half of its food and currently only 10% of arable land is cultivated.
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Tom Page, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
The Oscar-winning actor, styled by Jamie Mizrahi, has cultivated a refined and ladylike sense of style that came alive across her awards season campaign.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
Local environmental groups say choosing a native flower as the city’s official one will encourage residents to cultivate native flowers, which help support local bees, birds and butterflies.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, Severance champions the idea that merging professional roles with personal identity is key to cultivating authentic leadership.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Tom Page, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
The Oscar-winning actor, styled by Jamie Mizrahi, has cultivated a refined and ladylike sense of style that came alive across her awards season campaign.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2025
Local environmental groups say choosing a native flower as the city’s official one will encourage residents to cultivate native flowers, which help support local bees, birds and butterflies.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, Severance champions the idea that merging professional roles with personal identity is key to cultivating authentic leadership.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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Traditional wells take longer to develop but can produce oil for decades.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Botanical Colors was founded in 2010 by Kathy Hattori, an authority on natural dyes who has developed several commercial processes using natural dye extracts in the industrial textile environment.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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But Schmitz says evidence from animal models suggests that physical activity triggers a series of chemical reactions in cells that promote health in multiple ways.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, short-chain fatty acids nourish the cells within your gut lining, promoting a healthy intestinal barrier and mucus production and lowering inflammation.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
7 Apr. 2025
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As this reality sets in, there is a growing opening for fintech startups to bridge the gap.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her pivot to modeling reflects the growing trend of NIL-era athletes like LSU’s Angel Reese and Livvy Dunne leveraging their platforms beyond sports.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Finally, remember to harvest beans regularly to keep plants productive.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The American Journal of Transplantation study found that China is likely violating the dead donor rule, an ethical norm which requires all organ donors to be dead before their organs are harvested.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Over the ensuing decades, a handful of conglomerates came to dominate the American whiskey industry, acquiring smaller family-run distilleries at a rapid pace.—
Made by History,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the Bears acquired their first new starter for him: guard Jonah Jackson, who previously played for Johnson and the Lions before signing with the Los Angeles Rams.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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To bring in more visitors, Katsuo-ji came up with a creative way to encourage tourists to engage with the Daruma dolls.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Anyone with information is encouraged to call (410) 685-2022 or email mbelsky@sbwdlaw.com or cdickinson@sbwdlaw.com.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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Directed by Joachim Rønning, the movie also stars Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan and Gillian Anderson. Leto, Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Emma Ludbrook and Steven Lisberger produce, while Russell Allen executive produces.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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But the creative minds that produced these vehicles didn’t restrict their thinking to punchy visuals.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2025
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To put it another way, some complex systems tend to defy analysis.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Maple bats tend to splinter regularly sending shards like projectiles into the stands, while birch bats are more durable.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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