1
2
as in promoting
to help the growth or development of
hopefully, these youthful visits to the museum will incubate an enduring love of art
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of incubating
Each is a victim of her or his celebrity — something celebrity-incubating Hollywood happens to be pretty good at.
—
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
By the second half of 2022, Zach Bryan and Omar Apollo had exploded, and the company was incubating several additions to this regime’s ongoing streak of nine Grammy best new artist nominees.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
The mating season is between October and November and the species often spends a little more than half of the year at the refuge, incubating and raising their chick.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
There's some incubating mushrooms right here.
—Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Why dedicate your resources to incubating new products when the old one makes so much money?
—Jason Schreier, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
The female of the pair started to sit in the nest vigilantly, as if incubating her eggs.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
For a breeding bird, incubating a nest is always a gamble.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
By the second half of 2022, Zach Bryan and Omar Apollo had exploded, and the company was incubating several additions to this regime’s ongoing streak of nine Grammy best new artist nominees.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
The mating season is between October and November and the species often spends a little more than half of the year at the refuge, incubating and raising their chick.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
There's some incubating mushrooms right here.
—Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Why dedicate your resources to incubating new products when the old one makes so much money?
—Jason Schreier, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
The female of the pair started to sit in the nest vigilantly, as if incubating her eggs.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
For a breeding bird, incubating a nest is always a gamble.
—Ian Rose, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubating
Verb
-
The Rockets came into Christmas Eve riding a three-game winning streak, now sitting at 20-9 and up to second overall in the Western Conference, behind just the Oklahoma City Thunder.Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Coach Doc River played the role of Secret Santa by sitting the Bucks’ two biggest stars — Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was dealing with back spasms, and Damian Lillard, who was out with a non-COVID-19 illness.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Many commentators contrasted Lively’s light touch when promoting the film to Baldoni’s serious approach, who spent much of the press tour uplifting the voices of domestic violence survivors.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Meet the Parents earned $330 million worldwide, spawning a sequel four years later in Meet the Fockers (2004).Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Sexual perfectionism thrives on cultivating shame and fear—fear of failure, rejection or inadequacy.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Federal prosecutors allege that Chinese spies have been operating in the San Gabriel Valley, seeking to influence local political leaders in hopes of cultivating allies amiable to China-friendly policies, including opposition to Taiwan‘s independence.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
That same week before Christmas, politically inclined businessman Willie Wilson was at Cook County Jail with a bunch of pastors, encouraging the incarcerated to find a new path, make better choices and never return once they are released.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
-
That results in Canada trying to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy while America has not needed to, encouraging investment in American bonds.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near incubating
Cite this Entry
“Incubating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubating. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share