nurturances

Definition of nurturancesnext
plural of nurturance

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Noun
  • Few, though, have the social media reach to enlist such powerful helping hands.
    NPR, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Finding helping hands is never an issue, said Randy Sikkema, one of the lead volunteers at the Milwaukee church's free lunch program that serves meals each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoon.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Two dead roaches went legs up in front of a hallway glass cooler.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Hazel, drawing both legs up and placing her elbows on her knees, asked.
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Football has traditionally been a conduit for protests in Iran, with the national team refusing to sing the anthem on several occasions over recent decades, including during the 2009 Green Movement and after the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police in 2022.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Norwegian had just scored the winning goal in his team’s 2-1 victory against title rival Arsenal, a result which puts the fate of the trophy in City’s hands with just five matches left to play.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
    Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
  • In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Think of vertical supports, like stakes or tomato cages, as must-have space-saving tools.
    Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
  • As the peonies continue to grow, and then eventually bloom, the stems should grow up and through the various supports of the cage.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
  • There continues to be meaningful advancements in the fight against [Glioblastoma], and that fight needs all of us.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Boys lacrosse In a nonleague contest, Matt Grafton notched five goals and four assists as Abington cruised to a 12-5 victory over Oliver Ames.
    Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Despite the fouls, Suggs made plays for his teammates on both ends, finishing with five rebounds and six assists in 22 minutes.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Her father, Joseph Coles, has repeatedly pleaded for the public's help.
    Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The Jets need immediate pass rush help, and Reese gives them versatility from his off-ball experience paired with his pass-rush ability at Ohio State.
    Nick Harris April 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Nurturances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturances. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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