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
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The intimate sessions offered attendees actionable insights into building sustainable careers in music, while underscoring the Frost School of Music’s century-long legacy of nurturing the next generation and strengthening its connection to the Latin music community.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 22 Oct. 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
Michele previously spoke about what makes Marie different from Homelander and brought up that she was nurtured differently.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The intimate sessions offered attendees actionable insights into building sustainable careers in music, while underscoring the Frost School of Music’s century-long legacy of nurturing the next generation and strengthening its connection to the Latin music community.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 22 Oct. 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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San Diego police’s Homeless Outreach Team has educated homeless people about the safe parking lot program and how to avoid tickets for oversized vehicles, and has helped them get connected with services like housing help.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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His five-year goal is to continue educating people on the practical uses of AI through his dedication to lifelong learning and helping others succeed in the evolving technological world.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 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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Projects to fortify the beaches near the Outer Banks, including beach nourishment and jetty repairs, are scheduled for 2026, ABC Raleigh-Durham affiliate WTVD reported.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
29 Oct. 2025
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This balm features a Monoï Hydrating Complex (a blend of coconut oil and gardenia extract) that provides lips with lasting softness, while squalane, jojoba seed oil, and pomegranate flower extract boost moisture and nourishment.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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Its success inspired a wave of canal building in other states, although the economic benefit of these other canals is dubious in retrospect.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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The aftermath of that crash inspired her branch of the Brown family tree to reshape the Louisville medical scene.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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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
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Instead of scrolling through Instagram—or, admittedly, hitting the snooze button a few too many times—Vig encourages you to spend that time sprucing up your space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Police are encouraging anyone with knowledge of the crash to come forward with further details.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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