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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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
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Perhaps as important as Morocco’s investment in nurturing domestic talent has been its improved efforts to scout and court eligible international talent —often the descendants of emigrants who have learned the game in world-class competitive environs elsewhere.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 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.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
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Verb
His ideas have been nurtured within a close and influential cohort.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Perhaps as important as Morocco’s investment in nurturing domestic talent has been its improved efforts to scout and court eligible international talent —often the descendants of emigrants who have learned the game in world-class competitive environs elsewhere.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Noun
Anderson’s experience is a real-world demonstration of the nature-versus-nurture dynamic playing out at the molecular level.
—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
Verb
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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.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Supporters of Amendment 3 have used Thursday’s court ruling to promote the new amendment.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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His agent, a Ghanaian called Alex Quaye, was a banker by profession, having been educated in the United States at the University of Charleston.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The driver of the bus sustained minor injuries.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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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.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Business owners still need to make difficult decisions, cultivate relationships with employees and customers, and create accountability inside their organizations.—
Scott Byrne,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In his regular visits to Nuuk, Horn has spent much of his time cultivating relationships with business leaders and politicians like Pele Broberg, leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party, who has made no secret of their meetings.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Thomas Tuchel was appointed with the simple task of coaching England to a World Cup win, and England showed early signs of his tactical acumen, but also his ability to inspire his players.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Serving East African street food inspired by husband-and-wife owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere’s native Burundi, Waka delivers African flavors in small bites.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Paola Miglio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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You are encouraged to sit and lounge and read.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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