1
as in to cultivate
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
Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Then there’s the lost opportunity to nurture new generations of scientists.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 May 2025
The color green is about nurture and growth, channeling manifestation and self-care energy.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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That means providing youth with mentors, jobs and safe, nurturing spaces.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Then there’s the lost opportunity to nurture new generations of scientists.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Noun
The National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority also worked to sprout seeds and nurture cuttings from the famous tree.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 May 2025
The color green is about nurture and growth, channeling manifestation and self-care energy.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
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Figgins hopes to create a space where training to be a dancer is safe and nurturing but also requires discipline and rigor necessary to cultivate students’ talents.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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On June 25, for instance, there will be a new moon in Cancer, which is all about emotional new beginnings and a time to cultivate and nurture what reminds us of home.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Healthcare providers and community leaders must also educate patients about vaccination benefits, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and those with high exposure.—
Dr. Jerome Adams,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Retail investors shouldn’t be seen as hurdles, but rather as opportunities for widespread adoption, and must be educated for sustainable innovation.—
Joash Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The deal, which took two years to negotiate, halted decades of lawsuits over the harm federal dams had caused to the salmon that had sustained those tribes culturally and economically for thousands of years.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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The mom and one of her kids sustained minor injuries, police said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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In this story, the baby was in desperate need of nourishment, so the mother ran between two hills seven times to try to procure water for the baby.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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For curly hair types who want a bit of extra nourishment and shape, grab a jar of Oribe’s Curl Gelée For Shine & Definition.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
5 June 2025
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This intergovernmental coalition brings together 43 countries, working collectively to promote and defend freedom of religion or belief worldwide.—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Channels can also pay to be promoted to the app's 1.5 billion users.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Fat Kahuna’s is another beloved spot for creative seafood inspired by Hawaii, like Macadamia Nut Encrusted Mahi Mahi.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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The campaign in Argentina inspired feminists all over Latin America.—
Marta Martínez,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Our religions freely talk of the travesty of people being enriched by the labors of others while leaving them in want of adequate shelter or sustenance.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tortoises were the perfect sustenance—and not just because they could be kept alive onboard a ship for a year or more without food or water.—
Kevin Gepford,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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The five prizes were crafted based on research, evidence and consultation with teachers and education experts, and are designed to reflect key strategies that can encourage other schools to implement different strategies to strengthen their schools and communities.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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Outrage from the Sikh community, as well as a social media push calling for hate crime charges, encouraged prosecutors to take another look at the case, officials said.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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