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
Some find that hybrid workers are as productive as on-site ones, while others conclude that in-person work cultivates mentorship and training.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.
—Dustin Staggs, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Their neighbors were literate, cultivated, liberal in their politics.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.
—Dustin Staggs, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Their neighbors were literate, cultivated, liberal in their politics.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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Encouraging them, rather than reprimanding them, can help a young athlete develop a better outlook over time.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Doel was Corman’s right-hand, writing scripts, developing scripts with other scribes, coordinating projects in production and serving as script supervisor on location.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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To take Bregman’s place on the roster, the Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer, who started at third base and batted sixth in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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The Royals promoted Caglianone to Triple-A Omaha a week ago — Sunday, May 18.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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An Army investigation found four horses had died in a year, the Army’s herd had grown old and their training and facilities were outdated.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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But Also More Volatility A look at job trends at the state level reveals that jobs grew in newer markets like New York, Ohio, New Jersey, and Missouri.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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At the melipona bee sanctuary, visitors can harvest and taste honey directly from the hives.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The fruit is planted and harvested by hand, which explains why delivered pineapples arrive without their crowns as they are used to plant new fruits — creating a sustainable growth process.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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However, the first big sale that everyone was talking about on the Croisette last week came from Mubi, which acquired the rights to Lynn Ramsay’s Die My Love, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson for $24 million.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The most recent owner is Whyte & Mackay, which acquired the distillery in 1973 (the company also owns The Dalmore and Jura).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 May 2025
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There is no fee to nominate and self-nominations are encouraged.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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They’re encouraged to speak up, not penalized for it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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In Portugal, a snap general election has produced a picture of the political spectrum seen in other EU countries like Germany, and heavily colored by the issue of immigration.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The film is produced by Hype Studios and Gold Rush Pictures.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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Trump’s successes, including his victory last year, have tended to be larger than expected after the Democrats underestimated his popularity.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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