1
as in to cultivate
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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2
as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe
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as in nourishment
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Recent Examples of nurture
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Build a nurture campaign that introduces new license holders to key support systems, explains service-level agreements and escalation steps, and handles other pitfalls that new users typically fall into.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
This kind of nurturing is fine, Domingues says, as long as the elephant parent isn’t constantly trying to save their child from difficulty, anxiety, or stress.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 2 July 2025
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Verb
This special weekend nurtures the next generation of ambitious pioneers drawn towards careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Build a nurture campaign that introduces new license holders to key support systems, explains service-level agreements and escalation steps, and handles other pitfalls that new users typically fall into.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Noun
The 30-year-old Elmwood Park resident has been nurturing that love ever since with a career that includes performing with some of Chicago’s most prestigious theater companies.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
This kind of nurturing is fine, Domingues says, as long as the elephant parent isn’t constantly trying to save their child from difficulty, anxiety, or stress.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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Within the iron gates, Friday night card parties and fish fries set to the soundtrack of jazz and R&B music cultivated a sense of community and resilience.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Lamont has cultivated an image as an affable aristocrat while spending about $60 million of his fortune on his four bids for statewide office.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Lin was educated in China and Europe, but lived in the U.S. for three decades.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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In 2021, the city created a civilian community liaison position to connect police with citizens and educate the public.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Neither of the drivers nor the passengers involved in the crash sustained injuries.—
Sophie Pendrill,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The other people present did not sustain significant injuries, according to authorities.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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Until the device is on the market, there are several other ways to make sure your baby is getting enough nourishment.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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Pollinator pots are small containers designed to provide an easy source of nourishment for pollinators.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Trump promoted tax cuts and border security among the provisions to support in the legislation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Topline The Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles on Monday, claiming its policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts promotes attacks on law enforcement, the latest legal battle centered around the L.A. protests against federal deportation raids.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Yes, a couple of Czech producers came up with an idea influenced by or inspired by the Wim Wenders documentary about 18 months ago.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Instead, the character inspired by her own love story is played by Hacks star Megan Stalter, with a cast of up-and-comers rounding out the ensemble of the Netflix comedy-drama that’s sure to generate plenty of conversation.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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For in-flight sustenance, Manaker recommends packing wholesome snacks (think: nuts, seeds, and granola bars) to help maintain energy levels throughout the journey.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Stephen Glantz, 75, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with nine counts each of torturing, injuring or failing to provide necessary sustenance to an animal and neglect to impounded or confined animals, online records show.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Popular online influencers with millions of followers have encouraged Holocaust denial.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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The bills’ sponsors and advocates are encouraged by the bipartisan support received so far.—
Lauren Jessop,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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