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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
Some find that hybrid workers are as productive as on-site ones, while others conclude that in-person work cultivates mentorship and training.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.
—Dustin Staggs, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Their neighbors were literate, cultivated, liberal in their politics.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2025
At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.
—Dustin Staggs, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2025
Their neighbors were literate, cultivated, liberal in their politics.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cultivate
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And come July the rotation is expected to be joined by last year’s Rookie of the Year Luis Gil, who though signed originally by the Twins, was developed in the Yankee system after Cashman acquired him in a July 2018 for minor league outfielder Jake Cave.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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The duo has quickly developed a bond in the midfield.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Drink Plenty of Water Drinking water may promote weight loss, but more research is needed.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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In the decades since, PEOPLE has grown to become the iconic brand it is known as today — expanding from a newsstand-only publication to now include digital news coverage and social media coverage, as well as a new app, among other ventures.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The industry continued to grow until 2020, when a combination of weather and economic conditions dealt setbacks to farmers and processors alike.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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In a non-hurricane year, Fulford expects to harvest 1,200 pounds of cotton lint per acre.—
Rose Schnabel,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Next year’s students can also plan to keep a few plants to harvest by early September during non-school hours.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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Kopech, acquired in a trade-deadline deal from the Chicago White Sox last summer, provided shut-down relief in the final two months of 2024, going 4-0 with a 1.13 ERA and six saves in 24 regular-season games.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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Earlier this week, 3 Arts acquired A&A Management, which represents sports clients including Travis Kelce, Denzel Ward and Jonathan Kuminga, among others.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The charity tennis tournament was organized in his memory to raise money for Charlotte local mental health charities and, crucially, to encourage open conversations about mental health, especially among men, who often feel pressure to hide their struggles.—
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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After Trump’s call with Xi, the US president said he was encouraged that ongoing trade tensions could soon be resolved.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The Ivory Leaves and Flowers Baby Shawl takes three days to make and is produced by eight people, and currently retails for $312.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The Love That Remains is produced by Anton Máni Svansson of Iceland’s Still Vivid and Katrin Pors of Denmark’s Snowglobe.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Trump’s successes, including his victory last year, have tended to be larger than expected after the Democrats underestimated his popularity.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The approval ratings of presidents also tend to rise and fall depending on whether gas prices are up or down.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Cultivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cultivate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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