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
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
This marble run nurtures engineering skills and promotes deductive reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
This month is about nurturing yourself on the road to abundance and growth, Cancer.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Dogs scored higher in areas like nurture and companionship compared to best friends or romantic partners.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
This marble run nurtures engineering skills and promotes deductive reasoning, logical thinking and problem-solving.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Aflamuna is a nonprofit organization focused on nurturing independent Arab cinema in such a way that also intersects with contemporary social, political, and cultural developments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
This month is about nurturing yourself on the road to abundance and growth, Cancer.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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This philosophy has guided their marketing approach, cultivating a loyal following that appreciates their attention to detail and passion for excellence.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Married Matt and Amber Barnett overcame a little bit of jealousy and a lot of credit card debt to cultivate a stable relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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At first, the state regulators tried various strategies to educate customers about the addictive nature of gambling, as well as the financial risks.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Local officials, as well as nonprofit and community groups, are also making efforts to educate residents about their rights and keep them informed about the imminent federal operation.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Both sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police told Fox19.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some mentioned not being offered much guidance regarding how to communicate with the adoptive parents or sustain a healthy open-adoption relationship.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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That focus on people—on nourishment and care—shows up in other parts of her life too.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Your body will respond to consistent, balanced nourishment with no gym required.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To promote what executives described as modern ways of working, Elanco changed blueprint plans several times over the course of half a decade.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Spotify has also hastened the demise of the album, as well as a world where the final product is used to promote the tour, rather than vice versa, alongside other pieces of merchandise like a T-shirt or poster.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Trailers showing Erivo in full green-skinned Elphaba costume and Grande decked out in a sparkly pink G(a)linda gown have surely inspired new and old fans alike.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each restaurant feels distinct yet aligned, fostering the sense that food here isn’t just sustenance but part of the overall experience.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Where to Eat Meals on Le Grand Tour are far more than sustenance; their narrative experiences.—
Jennifer Schwartz,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Attendees left the event with tourniquets or trauma bandages and were encouraged to reach out to Bound Tree Medical to purchase additional supplies for their congregations.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Deadheading encourages chocolate cosmos plants to produce more flower buds, keeping plants productive.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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