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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
Dipesh Navsaria,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Another natural trick is using tea leaves to nurture plants and deter unwanted pests, among other benefits.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
Kevin’s ability to champion talent, nurture stories, and guide productions with both expertise and heart has left an indelible mark on our organization.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Educators can develop strategies at all levels, from K-12 through college, in which teachers and students use AI to help accomplish learning objectives and develop mentoring and nurturing relationships.
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Dipesh Navsaria,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Another natural trick is using tea leaves to nurture plants and deter unwanted pests, among other benefits.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Noun
His ensemble-friendly technique nurtures a sense of life continually spilling in and out of the frame.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
Kevin’s ability to champion talent, nurture stories, and guide productions with both expertise and heart has left an indelible mark on our organization.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
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While promoting Cape Fear on the SmartLess podcast, Adams told the story of saving a man’s life in Santa Monica.
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Supporters of Amendment 3 have used Thursday’s court ruling to promote the new amendment.
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Originally established to support anonymous crime-tip programs, the event has grown to help fund specialized equipment for local law enforcement, provide youth scholarships and educate participants about crime prevention efforts in the community.
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Its job is to educate the public, adopt regulations and investigate, audit and penalize businesses that mishandle personal information.
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Those who have sustained a severe burn or dirty wound should follow up with a booster after five years, according to the CDC.
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The driver of the bus sustained minor injuries.
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Ayurveda posits that goat meat’s similar biological composition to human muscle tissue allows its protein molecules to easily absorb and provide nourishment.
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The spray has peptides and polymers to increase hair diameter and lend fullness, along with amino acids for cuticle repair and scalp nourishment.
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Organizations that successfully fought for voting rights, educational opportunity, and political representation did not always cultivate the next generation of leadership with the same effectiveness.
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Swift has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).
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Last night’s rude wakeup call inspires you to make some changes today!
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These 15 mountain towns in California offer contemporary amenities amid the beautiful landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.
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The winning photos and finalists in 27 categories showcase photography's unique ability to tell global food stories and underscore food's crucial importance from sustenance to celebration in communities worldwide.
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This uncertainty is a compelling reason to think about the future—and the growing need to store the food and seeds that provide sustenance.
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Going forward, the city will encourage data center developers to submit an application for a special use district, meaning the site would specifically be used for a data center, nothing else.
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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