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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The series developed after the Finnish, German and Italian co-producers met around a year ago.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Federal employees in probationary status ‒ targeted in an initial round of Trump firings ‒ were either recently hired or promoted, usually within the past year.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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Exercise also increases blood flow, which promotes healing.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since the book came out in 2020, conversations about police brutality and ethics have only continued to grow.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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But all corn, whether grown at a large scale or selected carefully by hand, can be traced to Mexico, says Roberts, and different types and colors have had many names over thousands of years of culinary tradition, conflict, and migration.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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Various herb and vegetable planters are design elements, but are also harvested and incorporated into menu dishes.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Indigenous peoples taught the settlers how to harvest and concentrate the sweet sap of the sugar maples that grow across northeastern Canada and the United States.—
Debbie Olsen,
AFAR Media,
13 Mar. 2025
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The billionaire has reportedly acquired a Bombardier Global 7500, a long-range private jet capable of flying from Sydney to Detroit in a single trip.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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More news: Predicting Where Top Remaining Quarterbacks Will Play in 2025 NFL Season Two players that were acquired by the Bills have already been suspended.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Community Board 2 voted against the project in May, hoping to encourage the state liquor board to deny the liquor license, though community boards have no actual blocking power.—
Bridget Read,
Curbed,
14 Mar. 2025
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Following the success of the limited series, starring and executive produced by Nicole Kidman and directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, Netflix is developing a second installment.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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However, there is no doubt Hopkins can still produce at a high level, having totaled 1,057 yards with seven touchdowns during his 2023 season with the Titans – his first with the squad after signing with them in free agency on a two-year, $26 million deal.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
12 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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Chard leaves tend to taste bitter in the heat of summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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