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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
In its earliest days when it was incubated by founder Mark Zuckerberg in his Harvard dorm room, Facebook had a central goal of connecting people with their classmates, friends and family members.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
In her second season with Scout, Bella laid her eggs Feb. 10, Feb. 13 and Feb. 16, then spent the next five weeks alternating with Scout to incubate them around the clock.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
One alternative option is to form a founding team and incubate new acquisitions within an investing club.
—Joseph Drups, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Today and every day, New 42 continues to spark awe and wonder — opening new worlds to young audiences through New Victory Theater, incubating new works at New 42 Studios, and paving new pathways to creative careers through our artist and mentorship programs.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
In her second season with Scout, Bella laid her eggs Feb. 10, Feb. 13 and Feb. 16, then spent the next five weeks alternating with Scout to incubate them around the clock.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
One alternative option is to form a founding team and incubate new acquisitions within an investing club.
—Joseph Drups, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Today and every day, New 42 continues to spark awe and wonder — opening new worlds to young audiences through New Victory Theater, incubating new works at New 42 Studios, and paving new pathways to creative careers through our artist and mentorship programs.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incubate
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The reality-television series has spawned a number of spinoffs, including Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which is set to center on Willie and Korie and their children and is expected to premiere this summer.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Other countries reciprocated with comparable tariffs, which forced global trade to decline by 65% in 1933, the peak of the Depression that spawned a 25% unemployment rate in the United States.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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The Royals promoted Caglianone to Triple-A Omaha a week ago — Sunday, May 18.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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To take Bregman’s place on the roster, the Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer, who started at third base and batted sixth in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Toth spent hours removing that woman’s stitches and staples while sitting on a milk crate in a public park.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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The historic lighthouse is by far one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province, sitting atop a mound of granite rock that juts out directly into the ocean.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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There is no fee to nominate and self-nominations are encouraged.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Inner reflection is encouraged with Mercury in Gemini.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Once hatched in the water, the young ones must migrate across the road to the dry land to live during colder winter months.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Typically, chicks are banded around 20 days after hatching, giving their legs time to develop properly before attaching their bands, according to a list of Peregrine falcon milestones to watch.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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However, real estate value isn't built overnight; it's cultivated over years and often decades.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Once known as the alligator pear, the avocado traces its history to southern Mexico, where the fruit, according to some experts, was first cultivated about 5,000 years ago.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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In conclusion, cannabis can serve as a powerful tool for accessing and nurturing feminine energy.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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Identify and empower internal AI adoption champions and super Users Find employees across all levels of the organization who have the skills and enthusiasm to become AI advocates within their teams—then train and nurture them.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Hart is a brooding marshal who patrols the strange, enchanted wilds of Tanria.—
Ashley Poston,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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His dark, brooding persona, often accompanied to the ring by his signature python, Damien, became legendary.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Incubate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incubate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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