1
as in to cultivate
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe
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as in nourishment
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Recent Examples of nurture
Johan Martinez-Khalilian, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Depositphotos Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have a compelling new data point to add to the nature vs. nurture debate about what shapes human behavior and traits.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 June 2025
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The quest to help those who are raising and nurturing or caring for the youngest children is Princess Kate's key cause, a commitment that will last for decades through her public life, those close to her have said.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Verb
But here’s the paradox most leaders miss: Safety nurtures creativity, but discomfort creates growth.
—Johan Martinez-Khalilian, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Depositphotos Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have a compelling new data point to add to the nature vs. nurture debate about what shapes human behavior and traits.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 20 June 2025
Noun
With over 18 years of experience at ICM Partners and CAA, Kroos is widely known for his ability to identify and nurture breakthrough talent in the non-fiction space.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The quest to help those who are raising and nurturing or caring for the youngest children is Princess Kate's key cause, a commitment that will last for decades through her public life, those close to her have said.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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This involves maintaining constant vigilance, cultivating mental resilience and being open to redefining your professional identity.—
Philip Samson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Tuesday nights at the facility became a ritual for them, the three-time Super Bowl champion sharing war stories with student coaches and sleeping on an air mattress not all that far from Stretch’s closet; precisely when and where Stretch began cultivating and collecting stories all his own.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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That her book and advocacy can educate and, over time, effect change.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Altogether, 467 Wisconsin schools that educate more than 80% of the state's high school juniors are signed up this year.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Notre Dame announced Saturday that Kevin Bauman sustained a season-ending left knee injury that will require surgery.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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The nearest train station is Kramatorsk, the de facto capital of Ukrainian held Donetsk, a bustling town, where civilian life sustains among the military who are based there.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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Being overly calculative or constantly policing your portions can take away from the actual experience of nourishment and taking care of yourself.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government bears responsibility for policies that are now depriving Gazans of adequate nourishment and may soon kill them in staggering numbers.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
4 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Wicked: For Good, which premieres on Nov. 21, the Oscar winner is also busy promoting Ne Zha II.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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On a societal level, bigger cars take up more public space, leaving less room for the livable, likeable city and promote urban sprawl.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The name is also inspired by this really brave trans woman from Slovenia.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The haunted house, inspired by the iconic 80s horror film of the same name, first featured at the annual mecca for horror fans in 2018.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That sustenance was found on a private bay where our rafting experience ended with a beachside lunch.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Like hospitals where life-saving procedures are performed, schools where innovators are educated and farms where sustenance is grown, data centers’ impact can be measured by the work that goes on inside them.—
Phillip Marangella,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Those ordinary demands may encourage AI use even more.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
17 Aug. 2025
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Are there opportunities for workshops for parents? Innovation Balance: Do policies encourage responsible experimentation or only focus on restrictions?—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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