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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
hopefully, these youthful visits to the museum will incubate an enduring love of art
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Recent Examples of incubate
Black bookstores have long been sanctuaries — nurturing Black thought, incubating ideas and cultivating the next generation of readers, writers and revolutionaries.
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Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Even as snow blanketed the nest, the eagle parents have taken turns sitting on their eggs around the clock as the eggs incubate for 35 to 38 days, according to wildlife officials.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
He is dedicated to incubating the brand long-term, continuing to innovate and experiment slowly.
—Lela London, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Republican grievances against the AP Stylebook's influential guidance on topics like race, gender and immigration have incubated for more than a decade — culminating last week with President Trump's expulsion of Associated Press reporters from the Oval Office.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Even as snow blanketed the nest, the eagle parents have taken turns sitting on their eggs around the clock as the eggs incubate for 35 to 38 days, according to wildlife officials.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
He is dedicated to incubating the brand long-term, continuing to innovate and experiment slowly.
—Lela London, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Republican grievances against the AP Stylebook's influential guidance on topics like race, gender and immigration have incubated for more than a decade — culminating last week with President Trump's expulsion of Associated Press reporters from the Oval Office.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubate
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That already starts to spawn ideas, innovation, some productivity.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The series spawned a Mexico-set spinoff that aired from 2018 to 2021.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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Many who had worked for the agencies for years and had recently been promoted were fired because of their probationary status.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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And earlier this month, one of the DOGE representatives who took part in the California trip, Tyler Hassen, was promoted to Interior’s assistant secretary for policy, management and budget, according to an order from Interior Sec.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The home at 2195 Dias Dr. — which sits on nearly 99 acres with unobstructed views in every direction — is on the market for $2.25 million.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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Two years ago, the Dallas Mavericks were fined $750,000 for sitting players in a game, but that had been in a rather clear effort to tank for a better draft pick.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
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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Ratcliffe himself hatched the plan for Ineos’ offshoot vehicle business in 2017 at a London bar called The Grenadier that inspired the name of his troubled auto product.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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With money dwindling and no other options to be found, Coop hatches a plan.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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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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Bezos has also been careful to cultivate social and financial ties with his family.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The narrative encourages a reassessment of corporate cultures that prioritize narrow metrics of success over the broader, more nuanced goal of nurturing well-rounded, resilient employees.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This narrative background informs her approach to elevated storytelling in her current role, nurturing and supporting documentaries at all stages of production as Executive Vice President at Foothill Productions.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dressed in armor and a cape and coordinating headpiece fit for a Greek hero, Damon, 54, strikes an intimidating, brooding side-profile pose in the snapshot.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Tuesday, Lacob brooded in council with Dunleavy outside the Bridge Club in Chase Center.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Incubate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubate. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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