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
Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Overall, Soccer Sidekicks believes that early childhood sport can be reframed as an opportunity to nurture movement, curiosity, and social skills when programs are intentionally matched to children’s developmental stages.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Harvard Business Review, 15 Sep. 2025
Salesforce and Adobe are building adaptive nurture sequences built on behavior.
—Francesca Pezzoli, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The rap icon took things to a new level, reminding everyone that Black love, when nurtured and celebrated, is timeless.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Overall, Soccer Sidekicks believes that early childhood sport can be reframed as an opportunity to nurture movement, curiosity, and social skills when programs are intentionally matched to children’s developmental stages.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
These autonomous personal agents can identify, nurture, and even close deals by engaging customers across channels.
—Harvard Business Review, 15 Sep. 2025
Salesforce and Adobe are building adaptive nurture sequences built on behavior.
—Francesca Pezzoli, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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Similarly, the Interstate Consortium for the Sustainable Development of the Legal Amazon Region brings together Amazonian states to curb deforestation, promote green agriculture and attract green investment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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To continue complying with SB 1383, the city must start inspecting what customers are putting in their bins and keep trying to educate those who are making mistakes.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her work primarily focuses on monitoring the oil and gas industry, assessing its impacts and educating community members about production and regulation.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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As national headlines rightfully celebrated Parks’ courage and the charismatic leadership of King in fomenting and sustaining the boycott, Gilmore continued to cook in quiet obscurity.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same principles of careful selection, consistent maintenance, and thorough training that sustained his fleet now guide his thinking about financial systems and education.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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It’s blended with moisture-locking sunflower seed oil, white lupin flower extract to improve elasticity, and passionfruit oil for a hit of lightweight, never-greasy nourishment.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another nourishment project was scheduled for 2026.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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These experiences cultivated a mindset attuned to complexity and dependable systems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Through gatherings like this one, the Compass is cultivating the spaces and systems that make creativity sustainable.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Nicole said her costume was actually inspired by a childhood friend, ironically named Taylor.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mousseau said feeding people is not only about providing sustenance but also an important part of tribal culture.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Weld Food Bank serves 1,700 people a day through an emergency food box program and delivers sustenance to 600 homebound seniors every month.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her administration has encouraged the siting of data centers in Michigan through sales and use tax exemptions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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