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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
As Viktor Orbán dismantles Hungary’s democratic institutions, three women, a journalist, a politician, and a nurse, work tirelessly to fight for their country’s soul. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025 My mother was a registered nurse. Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Then there are all the usual deli charms, a mishmash of framed photos, posters, and illustrations; squeeze ketchup bottles on every table, and a long sit-in bar perfect for those looking to nurse a cup of coffee. Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025 One of the few bright spots for the Valkyries was rookie wing Janelle Salaun, who was asked to take on more of a scoring role with Cecilia Zandalasini staying at home while nursing a calf injury. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nurse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurse
Noun
  • Fox News pundits such as Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity portrayed Let’s Move as a nanny-state plot to control the American diet, a slippery slope to the criminalization of french fries.
    Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The nanny managed to escape and call authorities.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 1 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
  • 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
  • However, occasionally, puppies may continue attempting to suckle—sometimes even from other dogs.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Verb
  • Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 11 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
  • The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.
    Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The Bundy family said information about the object removed from Ryan Bundy’s arm could raise more questions in the incident.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In interviews, real estate lawyers said that mortgage lenders are typically well aware of their clients’ other loans and sometimes even encourage the primary-residence language for second homes.
    Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Participants are encouraged to bring sleeping bags and food.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The atmosphere also helped play a role in the rapid demise of Hurricane Lorena off the Mexico coast, sparing that region a direct landfall.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Even more impressive, at the end of the journey, the EV still had range to spare.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurse. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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