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verb

present tense third-person singular of nurture
1
as in promotes
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 educates
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 sustains
to supply with nourishment nurtured their children through the long winters with home-cooked soup

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noun

plural of nurture
as in nourishments

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Recent Examples of nurtures
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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 June 2026 The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 The festivals specialist, who nurtures close ties to Hollywood, revived Taormina’s competitive strands and brought major names such as Martin Scorsese to speak at the festival in her return year. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 4 June 2026 Still, the internet nurtures these Hobbesian, splenetic views. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026 That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, leading with love or care in the workplace nurtures a culture of empathy, compassion, and authenticity, driving organizational success and fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members. — Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 The diary writing nurtures an internal life by giving oxygen to what previously had been ephemeral, easily self-mocked as inappropriate, or troubling. — Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026 In coach, Eunice downloads the chairwoman’s phone into her computer and nurtures a paranoia that everyone in the plane is watching her. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtures
  1. promotes
  2. educates
  3. sustains
  4. feeds
  5. encourages
  6. inspires
  7. nourishes
  8. supplies
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  • The approach also promotes evaluating the quality of decision-making reasoning, not just outcomes, fostering learning over hindsight.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The suit includes a slew of salacious emails allegedly sent by the organization, which promotes conservative causes across the state.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • On the continent is an elite war college that educates healers, soldiers, scribes, and — most famously — dragon riders.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Texas, which educates roughly 1 in 10 of the nation's public school students, has been at the forefront of a charge by conservatives to incorporate more religion into classrooms.
    — JAMIE STENGLE, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026
Definition of educates
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  • Ruffian, racing on the lead, sustains a severe leg injury and is pulled up by jockey Jacinto Vasquez.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Rubbed out by the day’s events, the kolams—an art form that sustains the diurnal rhythm of the universe—are faithfully recast the next morning.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of sustains
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  • Could the generations growing up with their brains hooked to endless video feeds be developing some kind of novel, as-yet-undetectable cognitive brilliance?
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Live feeds cover every available wall, showcasing flight paths, team schedules, ongoing shipments, and social media posts related to the event, while employees work in long rows throughout the command center.
    — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Definition of feeds
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  • Today’s astro-weather encourages us to be emotionally intelligent without being evasive.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The hotel showcases contemporary artworks throughout its interiors, creating an atmosphere that encourages discovery beyond the city itself.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved!
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • That being said, be sure to pay attention to what’s pushing your buttons, but also recognize what finally inspires you to charge ahead.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of inspires
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  • L'Occitane en Provence Almond Shimmering Body Oil A silky oil that nourishes skin while adding a subtle, refined luminosity that never feels sticky.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Definition of nourishes
Noun
  • The team also works to make sure the rescue workers have the tools, food, supplies and transportation while abroad, as well as oversee the trip back home.
    — Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The clinic offers vaccinations for dogs and cats, rabies vaccinations, licensing, microchips, pet food and other supplies.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
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