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as in healed
to attend to the needs and comforts of
willingly lent a hand to nurse his grandmother in her final years, helping her get from one room to the other and making sure she was warm
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as in suckled
to give milk to from the breast
a new mother's decision to nurse her baby
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as in had
to keep in one's mind or heart
he continues to nurse a tender affection for his first girlfriend
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as in spoiled
to treat with great or excessive care
nursed his sprained ankle for the rest of the week
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as in raised
to bring to maturity through care and education
as foster parents they accepted and nursed 16 needy children over the years
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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
her teachers did much to nurse her literary talent
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as in spared
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 nursed
The textile mill that gave Berkshire its name was the original bad business, one Buffett nursed for 20 years before finally shutting it down.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
In the final four games of the season last year, the Cowboys elected to move Smith to the left tackle spot while Guyton nursed nagging injuries with Dallas out of playoff contention.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Composers from more stable lands nursed their own fears.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Somebody nursed this dingo back to health after his kangaroo encounter.
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ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Beyond Williams’ absence, the Thunder also nursed overlapping limitations to Hartenstein (34), Caruso (25), Mitchell (24), Dort (14), Gilgeous-Alexander (13) and Joe (12).
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Luke Kennard scored 23 points for Los Angeles, which nursed a small lead throughout the fourth quarter of Game 2.
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CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, SeaWorld personnel released five birds and two sea lions that had been nursed back to health back into the ocean.
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Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Jordan, an energetic 2-year-old hound mix, was nursed back to health and properly trained at the shelter after he was found with a shock collar embedded into his neck over a year ago.
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Amanda Rosa
april 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
In the final four games of the season last year, the Cowboys elected to move Smith to the left tackle spot while Guyton nursed nagging injuries with Dallas out of playoff contention.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Composers from more stable lands nursed their own fears.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Somebody nursed this dingo back to health after his kangaroo encounter.
—
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Beyond Williams’ absence, the Thunder also nursed overlapping limitations to Hartenstein (34), Caruso (25), Mitchell (24), Dort (14), Gilgeous-Alexander (13) and Joe (12).
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Luke Kennard scored 23 points for Los Angeles, which nursed a small lead throughout the fourth quarter of Game 2.
—
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, SeaWorld personnel released five birds and two sea lions that had been nursed back to health back into the ocean.
—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Jordan, an energetic 2-year-old hound mix, was nursed back to health and properly trained at the shelter after he was found with a shock collar embedded into his neck over a year ago.
—
Amanda Rosa
april 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursed
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While the nose is generally considered healed around the one-year mark, that timeline can stretch to 18 months or longer depending on the person.
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Now that she's fully healed, Karen is thrilled with her appearance.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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He's also made three career trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and had postseason career highs with nine assists and points in 20 games in 2022, helping the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup.
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With mature shoppers spoiled for choice, which formulas truly deserve a spot in your cart (not to mention, your beach bag)?
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The rally spoiled the major-league debut of Arizona's José Cabrera.
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Led by Thiel Fellow James Proud, Substrate recently raised $100 million at a $1 billion valuation from investors including Founders Fund and General Catalyst.
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Would Rhaenyra’s Syrax — a formidably sized dragon, albeit one raised in captivity — be able to torch them all?
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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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By empowering skin care professionals with the tools, knowledge and support to specialize in acne, Face Reality has cultivated a network of skin care providers who act as both advocates and extensions of the brand.
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The Major Oak was spared from the saw and has been protected by a fence since the 1970s.
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Nemacolin was a billionaire’s dream (84 Lumber chain founder Joseph Hardy III) and no expense was spared to turn it into a 2200-acre fantasy land of fun and hospitality.
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Two adult males were shot and treated for lacerations at the scene, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.
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All other occupants were treated at the scene or were uninjured, police said.
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.
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“Nursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursed. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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