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
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
If nurtured and supported, these emerging ecosystems can become engines of economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.
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Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Ryan Brennan
march 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
In terms of nature and nurture, his freshman running back has both working in his favor at Notre Dame with spring practice about one month away.
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Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Cancer’s innate instinct is to nurture and become closer, whereas Aquarius may pull back when a relationship feels too emotionally demanding and smothering.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
If nurtured and supported, these emerging ecosystems can become engines of economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.
—
Steve Case,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Noun
Anderson’s experience is a real-world demonstration of the nature-versus-nurture dynamic playing out at the molecular level.
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Ryan Brennan
march 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
In terms of nature and nurture, his freshman running back has both working in his favor at Notre Dame with spring practice about one month away.
—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 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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While some beaches remain wide and sand is plentiful, other beaches need human help — and when beach nourishment projects don’t happen, impacts become apparent.
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Water the plant deeply and slowly at the base rather than overhead, as this will ensure the roots receive sufficient nourishment and help prevent diseases that can arise from wet foliage.
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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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Flip-flops inspired by Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Lopez are ideal for beach days and casual outings, while double-buckle sandals work for vacations, brunches, and everyday errands.
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Organizers encourage people across the region to attend, connect with local and national authors and celebrate the stories that continue to educate, inspire and leave a lasting impact.
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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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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
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You are encouraged to sit and lounge and read.
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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