as in center
a place or environment that favors the development of something
unwashed skin is a breeding ground for bacteria
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Recent Examples of breeding ground
With Drakes Beach becoming a popular breeding ground, parks officials have enacted seasonal closures, which this season began on Dec. 15.
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Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Among the most pressing of these risks is the AI software supply chain—a complex network of open-source tools, proprietary software and cloud services that can be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities.
—Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
These regions cannot become breeding grounds or cyber safe havens for terrorists.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
California has long been a breeding ground for racing talent.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Among the most pressing of these risks is the AI software supply chain—a complex network of open-source tools, proprietary software and cloud services that can be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities.
—Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
These regions cannot become breeding grounds or cyber safe havens for terrorists.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
California has long been a breeding ground for racing talent.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeding ground
Noun
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Miller has pivoted between center and wing more recently, so there’s the potential for some interchange there.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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The sky was clear but dark and, at the center of a substantial metropolitan area, crowded with lights.—
Matthew L. Wald,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Most local nurseries pot up their rose plants for sale.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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Purchase bare root roses from a reputable nursery to ensure quality.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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While still a low-maintenance pick, this bird’s nest fern thrives when watered weekly and when situated near a sunny window due to its moderate light and water needs.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Both small mammals and other birds' nest predators were observed visiting open-cup nests for the eggs—while only flying squirrels visited the nest boxes.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal (Yucatán) Photo by Richie Chan/Shutterstock The Maya were never centralized in one capital.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Breeding ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeding%20ground. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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