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as in nanny
a person employed to care for a young child or children sent his little son back to his nurse so that he could return to his study to work

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nurse

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verb

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as in to suckle
to give milk to from the breast a new mother's decision to nurse her baby

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as in to spare
to use or give out in stingy amounts he carefully nursed his energy during the marathon so that he would have something left for the final stretch

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Recent Examples of nurse
Noun
For Kentucky nurse, a new kind of patient Combs is trained to give CPR to humans, not to raccoons. Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 But a nurse, teacher, or firefighter who made the exact same income and was similarly situated economically in every other way would have a federal income tax bill of $9,060 – more than twice as much. Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Mission Viejo was playing without Miami committed receiver Vance Spafford, who is nursing an ankle injury. Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025 But Waller has been nursing a hip injury since joining the team, and didn’t participate in a single training camp practice. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nurse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurse
Noun
  • This is where air nannies come into play.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • High-end resorts, such as Kokomo Private Island, go above and beyond with family-friendly amenities like complimentary nanny services.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Really, the album is about tiring of mothering men who are great in bed but lack crucial social skills.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
  • She was born on July 10, 2024, to mother Jona, 26 and father Tony, 25, with two other siblings Pork Stew and Sweet Pork at the zoo in Chonburi, NorthJersey.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, reported.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Dogs and cats often will suckle on a toy, or even another animal, as a way to re-create those memories of comfort from nursing their mothers.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The best rooms look out over the sea and the rugged peaks of Cavall Bernat—a view shared by the rooftop restaurant, where local meats star in dishes like suckling porc negre and pastry stuffed with guinea fowl in almond sauce.
    Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The remaining 10 analysts have a hold equivalent rating.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • So the big question now is, which type of football will baby Gianna grow up to play, if at all?
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Conceivably one or two of them should have already been at Citi Field, but until finally summoning McLean to pitch Saturday, Stearns has been babying them in the minors.
    Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
  • There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.
    Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Associated Press reported that Robinson’s father recognized his son from the images released by law enforcement, and then encouraged his son to turn himself in.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The researchers tested their two-part drug on mice and zebrafish engineered to produce β-glucuronidase, and found that the drug was activated almost exclusively in tumors, sparing healthy tissue and organs.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Lawmakers will be on their annual autumn recess, sparing the government an awkward decision.
    Jill Lawless, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurse. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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