1
as in to promote
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
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Love, business alliances and long-term commitments come into focus, demanding sincerity and nurture.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Raised by Samburu keepers who act as surrogate parents, these elephants are nurtured back to health and prepared for life in the wild.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Gant and Ezeluomba’s show documented the vibrant cultural milieu that nurtured Lawrence’s Nigerian sojourns, particularly in the exhibitions, workshops, and publications of the multicity Mbari group.
—Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
The installation is a large-scale wooden cradle, normally a symbol of safety and nurture.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Love, business alliances and long-term commitments come into focus, demanding sincerity and nurture.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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As technology has evolved, car shows have also become a stage to debut and promote emerging forms of transportation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Several of her Instagram posts also included hashtags promoting Swift’s album.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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One floor underground is a labyrinth of snazzy, high-tech equipment designed to bio-hack, educate and optimize performance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s how careers are built ‒ and sustained.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The driver sustained only minor visible injuries, according to troopers.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In order to get ready for the season, Ocean City said extra stockpiles of sand were purchased during the last nourishment project four years ago.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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That shifted sand will support beach nourishment efforts.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taubel believes some of the supply problems have eased as early cultivator licensees' initial plants have fully grown and are cultivated.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reviving that legacy would mean cultivating a new trust in government—such that an official knock at the door might be expected to herald something good as opposed to a masked federal agent.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The new menu reflects a broader trend in stadium dining, where teams are looking into unique and locally inspired food items, while also enhancing the overall game day experience.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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While breakfast and lunch are served à la carte, Chef Luca’s dinner menu changes daily, inspired by the season and its available ingredients.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Dehydration dogs their journey, and local ranchers have found their homes burglarized by travelers in search of sustenance.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The human consumption of animals for sustenance is a harsh reality that most people come to grips with at an early age.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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