domesticates

verb

Definition of domesticatesnext
present tense third-person singular of domesticate
as in cultivates
to change (a wild animal or plant) over time to make it more suited to life with or use by humans Humans domesticated wolves to produce man's best friend.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domesticates
  1. cultivates
  2. uses
  3. produces
  4. utilizes
  5. grows
  6. adapts
  7. raises
Verb
  • Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • This has led to unique jewelry that uses sustainable diamonds and personalized processes to create pieces that perfectly match each occasion.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
  • This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of uses
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  • Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of produces
Verb
  • That’s because Apple utilizes OpenAI’s industry-leading large language models.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
  • For the protective coating, the research utilizes trifluoromethane (CHF3), a by-product of plastic manufacturing.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of utilizes
Verb
  • There isn't much that grows in the barren ground here, but Taleb points out fledgling mint, garlic and potato plants.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, there is a fundamental challenge in quantum computing space, as an increasing number of errors arise as the system grows in complexity with a higher number of qubits.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of grows
Verb
  • Regular assessment of system performance, collection of user feedback and identification of optimization areas can help ensure the ERP consistently delivers value and adapts to evolving operational requirements.
    Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This woefully misunderstood chick flick adapts seasonal George Michael lyrics into a bizarre romance.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of adapts
Verb
  • But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality.
    Patrick van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of raises
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