as in nannies
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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as in mothers
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 suckles
to give milk to from the breast
a new mother's decision to nurse her baby
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as in has
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 babies
to treat with great or excessive care
nursed his sprained ankle for the rest of the week
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as in raises
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 encourages
to help the growth or development of
her teachers did much to nurse her literary talent
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as in spares
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 nurses
Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
There were several such facilities at the time that were developing simulation centers with very sophisticated, six-figure robotic mannequins, on which training is done in low-stress environments for nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Initially keen to enter the medical field like his parents, who are both registered nurses, Zane found his true passion in a computer-science elective as a freshman in high school.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s a reason why everyone from nurses to marathon runners upholds Hoka as the gold standard in comfy walking shoes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Senegalese taxi drivers and Uzbek nurses.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Opportunities for nurses, sonographers, veterinary technicians, and surgical technicians are also increasing.
—Stephen Tave, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Samaritan’s Purse began working in the region immediately after the fighting erupted, sending doctors, nurses and emergency aid.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Body camera footage released by KSP shows Jessica Alexander and Hall, who are both nurses, helping Remilien until Arnold, a Blue Grass Airport officer, arrived.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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Images of public health workers on river boats and army helicopters full of nurses descending on indigenous villages were often used in official propaganda to promote the nation’s prowess as a global leader on immunization.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
There were several such facilities at the time that were developing simulation centers with very sophisticated, six-figure robotic mannequins, on which training is done in low-stress environments for nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Initially keen to enter the medical field like his parents, who are both registered nurses, Zane found his true passion in a computer-science elective as a freshman in high school.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s a reason why everyone from nurses to marathon runners upholds Hoka as the gold standard in comfy walking shoes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Senegalese taxi drivers and Uzbek nurses.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Opportunities for nurses, sonographers, veterinary technicians, and surgical technicians are also increasing.
—Stephen Tave, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Samaritan’s Purse began working in the region immediately after the fighting erupted, sending doctors, nurses and emergency aid.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Body camera footage released by KSP shows Jessica Alexander and Hall, who are both nurses, helping Remilien until Arnold, a Blue Grass Airport officer, arrived.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurses
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Some of these moms have nannies, house cleaners, dog walkers, and house managers.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Several were teachers and therapists; others were nannies and housekeepers.—
Natalia Paradies,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Because right now, with child care problems causing one in four parents, often mothers, to cut back working hours and one in six to leave entirely, Miami-Dade parents and businesses alike are feeling the pain.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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This previously-$30 set of Merino wool socks already has an excellent value, but the new price point is even sweeter.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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The bakery has two trailers on the property that are used for housing and as a test kitchen for the bakers.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hummers are the smallest and lightest of birds, some weighing no more than a coin, some babies the size of a bean.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, Stanford student and Drop the Charges organizer Mark Allen Cu said the case raises broader questions about free speech and dissent on campus.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Pruning perennials at the right time encourages plants to leaf out, grow bushier, develop sturdier stems, and potentially produce more flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Loudermilk says this is just one of the many ways Lions Clubs work to support their communities and encourages anyone interested in joining to reach out.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department has said a trial risks a jury verdict that spares Boeing from further punishment.—
Jamie Stengle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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YouTube continues to be a dominant force in advertising and entertainment, but the disruption from generative artificial intelligence spares no company.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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While the figures in some of the larger canvases are reminiscent of Lucian Freud’s twisting and turning sitters, Daushvili’s strongest work is not monumental but small and intimate.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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There is a site called Rover that provides pet sitters.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Nurses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurses. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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