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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2
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
Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
Saville’s palimpsests of charcoal offered a concentrated representation of the maternal journey, with the rewards of nurture and the pain of sacrifice present in the same instant.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Harris nurtured a steadfast passion for horse racing and the thoroughbred breeding industry in Northern California, according to friends and family.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Verb
Hughes-Hallett effectively argues that the nature vs. nurture debate is far more complicated than its simple-minded middle school classroom avatar would allow.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
Saville’s palimpsests of charcoal offered a concentrated representation of the maternal journey, with the rewards of nurture and the pain of sacrifice present in the same instant.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Noun
This alien is nurtured to be the best of us, embracing humanity and falling in love (see: Supes and Margot Kidder's Lois going on a stellar first-date flight).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Harris nurtured a steadfast passion for horse racing and the thoroughbred breeding industry in Northern California, according to friends and family.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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As a media personality, Bongino spent years cultivating an impressive following on the right, many of whom remain behind him in this current fight.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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While coffee beans originated in ninth-century Ethiopia, the plant wasn’t cultivated and brewed into the drink the world has come to know and love until the 15th century in Yemen, according to NESCAFÉ.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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The panel called on the convention crowd to educate themselves on their rights and speak out about their concerns — and not just online.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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And as the number of A schools creeps upward, that’s ignited a debate on whether Florida is grading its schools effectively, and whether grade inflation is masking continued difficulties educating students.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Verb
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That includes Clark, who sustained a groin injury last week that sidelined her from Friday's three-point contest and tonight's All-Star Game.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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Instead, both partners should be willingly putting in the effort to sustain their relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The pair sought to build and harness a population of people passionate about health and nourishment and zealous about respecting and caring for the land.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The name was inspired by the property it’s built on.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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His 2024 album Tears on the Beach, inspired by his time on Survivor, featured collaborations between indie rockers and reality stars—pairings that included Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice with Season 45 winner Dee Valladares, and Shannon Shaw alongside Coach Benjamin Wade, a.k.a.—
Sarah Grant,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Not for sustenance, not for shelter, but for a popular toy: Labubu.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 July 2025
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For in-flight sustenance, Manaker recommends packing wholesome snacks (think: nuts, seeds, and granola bars) to help maintain energy levels throughout the journey.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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If your plants are still fruiting towards the end of the season, cut away any small fruit and lingering flowers to encourage your plant to spend its remaining energy ripening the last few cucumbers on the vine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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South Bend offers a good example of how to encourage developers to address these needs, Ibrahim said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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