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
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Build a nurture campaign that introduces new license holders to key support systems, explains service-level agreements and escalation steps, and handles other pitfalls that new users typically fall into.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
This kind of nurturing is fine, Domingues says, as long as the elephant parent isn’t constantly trying to save their child from difficulty, anxiety, or stress.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 2 July 2025
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Verb
This special weekend nurtures the next generation of ambitious pioneers drawn towards careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Build a nurture campaign that introduces new license holders to key support systems, explains service-level agreements and escalation steps, and handles other pitfalls that new users typically fall into.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Noun
The 30-year-old Elmwood Park resident has been nurturing that love ever since with a career that includes performing with some of Chicago’s most prestigious theater companies.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
This kind of nurturing is fine, Domingues says, as long as the elephant parent isn’t constantly trying to save their child from difficulty, anxiety, or stress.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
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Ultimately, cultivating new talent, rather than trying to outbid the likes of Meta, may prove a more sustainable path for OpenAI in its quest to stay highly mission-oriented while supporting an industry grappling with a scarcity of top-tier talent.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Lamont has cultivated an image as an affable aristocrat while spending about $60 million of his fortune on his four bids for statewide office.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Lin was educated in China and Europe, but lived in the U.S. for three decades.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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In 2021, the city created a civilian community liaison position to connect police with citizens and educate the public.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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Neither of the drivers nor the passengers involved in the crash sustained injuries.—
Sophie Pendrill,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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The other people present did not sustain significant injuries, according to authorities.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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Until the device is on the market, there are several other ways to make sure your baby is getting enough nourishment.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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Pollinator pots are small containers designed to provide an easy source of nourishment for pollinators.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Sánchez wore a custom wedding dress by Dolce & Gabbana inspired by classic 1950s bridal fashion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Yes, a couple of Czech producers came up with an idea influenced by or inspired by the Wim Wenders documentary about 18 months ago.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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For in-flight sustenance, Manaker recommends packing wholesome snacks (think: nuts, seeds, and granola bars) to help maintain energy levels throughout the journey.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Stephen Glantz, 75, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with nine counts each of torturing, injuring or failing to provide necessary sustenance to an animal and neglect to impounded or confined animals, online records show.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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If your plants are still fruiting towards the end of the season, cut away any small fruit and lingering flowers to encourage your plant to spend its remaining energy ripening the last few cucumbers on the vine.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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South Bend offers a good example of how to encourage developers to address these needs, Ibrahim said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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