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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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
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
This marble run nurtures engineering skills and promotes deductive reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Financially shrewd and willing to nurture the talent of chaotic young personalities, Boone spearheaded the next decade’s revival and was integral in fine art’s transformation into a true commodity.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Dogs scored higher in areas like nurture and companionship compared to best friends or romantic partners.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
This marble run nurtures engineering skills and promotes deductive reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The wide zone run attack takes time, must be nurtured and requires conviction.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Financially shrewd and willing to nurture the talent of chaotic young personalities, Boone spearheaded the next decade’s revival and was integral in fine art’s transformation into a true commodity.
—Carrie Battan, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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Joseph Sikora, who plays attorney Bill Sterling, praised the environment Mohamed and Corinealdi have cultivated on set.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fifth generation Hamilton County farmer Rodney Rulon not only grows thousands of acres of corn and soy but is now cultivating a new approach to protecting the White River.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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One to educate ourselves truly on what this does mean for our state.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
24 Sep. 2025
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Taking the time to educate yourself on colorectal health is vital.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Exercise also promotes increased brain blood flow which helps sustain brain volume.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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The hip injury Tagovailoa sustained at Alabama, before getting drafted, extracted some velocity off his passes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your body will respond to consistent, balanced nourishment with no gym required.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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The change from original projections of approximately 3,200 cubic yards reflects the strict permit requirements limiting nourishment to areas above the mean high tide line, as well as dynamic beach and environmental conditions, officials said.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In past years, the event has served as a platform for Beijing to promote its national security agenda.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Across the Oscars, the BAFTAs, and the SAG awards, glitzy galas, and glam expeditions to Paris to promote The Substance, Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski delighted in gold and sparkles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Designs are inspired by Bad Bunny's iconography, featuring cultural symbols like pavas (traditional hats worn by rural sugarcane farmers) and Monobloc chairs seen in everyday Puerto Rican life in backyards across the island—and featured on the cover of Debí Tirar Más Fotos.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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There is such a rich world of drag designers and drag artists that are just creating beautiful pieces and inspiring fashion.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each restaurant feels distinct yet aligned, fostering the sense that food here isn’t just sustenance but part of the overall experience.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Where to Eat Meals on Le Grand Tour are far more than sustenance; their narrative experiences.—
Jennifer Schwartz,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The resort's Star Camp kids club encourages youngsters to be stewards of the land and sea, emphasizing sustainable initiatives such as recycling and ocean ecology.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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In honor of their service and selfness, Hobbs has ordered all state buildings to be at half-staff the days of their burials and encourages individuals, organizations and businesses to participate in the tribute.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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