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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 July 2025
This, of course, is the kind of toxicity that Belly thrives on, feeds, nurtures, and coaxes out of nothing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2025
Between stories, comments and DMs, there are lots of ways to nurture a fan base, and with myriad event promo tools, also including countdown stickers, location tags, and direct link stickers in stories, there are lots of ways to promote ticket sales.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Created by Megan Park, who will also direct and executive produce, Sterling Point is described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics, and grief.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 July 2025
This, of course, is the kind of toxicity that Belly thrives on, feeds, nurtures, and coaxes out of nothing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Noun
Leading, nurturing, serving my community is the core.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2025
Between stories, comments and DMs, there are lots of ways to nurture a fan base, and with myriad event promo tools, also including countdown stickers, location tags, and direct link stickers in stories, there are lots of ways to promote ticket sales.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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Varieties such as satsumas and clementines are cultivated in similar climates, but differ in sweetness, seed content and juiciness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Joce Blake, a fashion editor and writer, cultivated her distinctive flair in Memphis.—
Larry Stansbury,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
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That is why Alliance for Secure AI continuously works towards educating the regulators.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The general public must be educated about what to do in a disaster.—
Chloe Demrovsky,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Since the war, officials have suggested Israel would sustain what would amount to an air occupation of Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Police reported that the woman sustained an injury under her left eye and was transported to a hospital.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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In other people’s lives, Diane’s self-abasement is the cause of emotional nourishment.—
Vivian Gornick,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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On top of needing more helping hands, food donations and money, food pantries will need more storage space and larger fridges and freezers to keep up with the thousands of people who will turn to them for nourishment.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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On a societal level, bigger cars take up more public space, leaving less room for the livable, likeable city and promote urban sprawl.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Wicked: For Good, which premieres on Nov. 21, the Oscar winner is also busy promoting Ne Zha II.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Its grille inspired the 1998 Chrysler Chronos concept car and the sensational 2005 Chrysler 300.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The pair have entertained audiences from all over the world at their shows, and were inspired to tour America after getting consistent feedback that the show would translate to the States.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That sustenance was found on a private bay where our rafting experience ended with a beachside lunch.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Like hospitals where life-saving procedures are performed, schools where innovators are educated and farms where sustenance is grown, data centers’ impact can be measured by the work that goes on inside them.—
Phillip Marangella,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The Terminator 2: Judgement Day star also shared encouraging words for others who might be struggling with their own mental health.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Are there opportunities for workshops for parents? Innovation Balance: Do policies encourage responsible experimentation or only focus on restrictions?—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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