domesticating

verb

Definition of domesticatingnext
present participle of domesticate
as in cultivating
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 domesticating
  1. cultivating
  2. using
  3. producing
  4. utilizing
  5. raising
  6. adapting
  7. growing
  8. adopting
Verb
  • Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.
    Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Executive presence is about cultivating a professional brand that reflects your achievements in a way that exudes confidence.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivating
Verb
  • The actual value-add of process intelligence in the long term comes from using tools together.
    Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These scouts also pioneered using ghillie suits as battlefield camouflage (another common piece of gear for modern snipers).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of using
Verb
  • Alek Conic is co-producing on behalf of the Clockwork Film team, who are providing local production services in Serbia.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Ronan’s experience filming Blitz couldn’t have been further from the hurdles of producing an indie like The Outrun from the ground up, but both films represent transitional roles for an actor who audiences have watched grow up onscreen for the past two decades.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • The plunges into a realm where feelings are intense, utilizing music as the supreme medium to convey the sorrow and longing that accompany heartbreak.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Space Technology The space technology industry lags in AI adoption, particularly in utilizing satellite imagery.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of utilizing
Verb
  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on July 11, 2024, raising gross proceeds of $230,000,000.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
Verb
  • Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray slices of Black life in each decade of the 1900s.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Netflix is adapting In the Likely Event, a novel by Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of adapting
Verb
  • However, this research adds to a growing body of work exploring innovative treatments to improve healing from severe skin wounds.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The share of vacancies filled by people who don't meet the state's standard teacher requirements has been growing.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of growing
Verb
  • So can quitting smoking, getting 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity like a brisk walk, and adopting a heart-healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which both emphasize lean protein, whole grains, and fresh produce.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
  • At a high level, men are adopting the technology at higher rates than women.
    Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of adopting
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domesticating

domestic partner

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