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incubation

[in-kyuh-bey-shuhn, ing-] / ˌɪn kyəˈbeɪ ʃən, ˌɪŋ- /
NOUN
gestation
Synonyms
STRONG
evolution fecundation gravidity growth maturation pregnancy reproduction ripening
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease
NOUN
preparation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training
STRONG
alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout
WEAK
buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
ingredient unreadiness

Example Sentences

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According to the WHO, the incubation period for hantavirus can be up to six weeks.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Contract tracing has to be done on remote islands and in major international cities like Johannesburg for a virus that has an incubation period as long as eight weeks.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The virus’s up-to-eight-week incubation period means that passengers and crew could face monitoring for weeks after leaving the ship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The eggs they fertilized hatched in incubation tanks on the banks of the McCloud, according to Rebekah Olstad, project manager for the Winnemem Wintu’s salmon restoration efforts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Smallpox has an incubation period of about twelve days, during which time sufferers, who may not know they are sick, can infect anyone they meet.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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