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
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Created by Megan Park, who will also direct and executive produce, Sterling Point is described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics, and grief.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Build familiarity, offer value, and nurture connections through a structured DM system.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
This, of course, is the kind of toxicity that Belly thrives on, feeds, nurtures, and coaxes out of nothing.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Created by Megan Park, who will also direct and executive produce, Sterling Point is described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics, and grief.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 July 2025
Noun
Vital to the ecosystems of forests, mother trees nurture the development of seedlings via fungal networks.
—Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Build familiarity, offer value, and nurture connections through a structured DM system.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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In fact, cultivating students’ self-belief is often the biggest hurdle school leaders face, Branham said.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The game serves a dual purpose by educating users about the growing prevalence of synthetic media while providing valuable data to improve BitMind’s detection algorithms.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The school district, which educates about 23,000 students, is working toward making CPR a skill that every student learns at least once a year starting in fifth grade, said Superintendent Joe Harrington.—
Ciara McCarthy
September 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Alabama defensive tackle Jeremiah Beaman is likely out for the season after sustaining a lower-body injury at Wednesday’s practice, coach Kalen DeBoer said on his radio show Wednesday night.—
Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some of the proceeds from the event are earmarked for programs that teach kids about healthy food preparation, nourishment, and the important role food plays in a place’s heritage and traditions.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This team is once again dealing with turnover at offensive coordinator, with Kevin Patullo promoted over the offseason to replace Kellen Moore, who is now head coach of the Saints.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ina Garten’s Outrageous Brownies came extremely close to being as epic as Mom’s, which inspired me to dive deeper into the archives to see if Barefoot Contessa had any other brilliant brownie recipes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 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
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To this day, some restaurants in the state honor that early sustenance with their own hearty dishes.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In interviews, real estate lawyers said that mortgage lenders are typically well aware of their clients’ other loans and sometimes even encourage the primary-residence language for second homes.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Participants are encouraged to bring sleeping bags and food.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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