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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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Recent Examples of nurtures
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
Koenig nurtures a 278,000-strong Instagram community under the handle @theyachtfella.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
That mulch covering the not-so-lovely fabric traps wayward weed seeds and nurtures them.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Look for, be with, and expand the work of anyone and anything that lifts spirits, serves justice, nurtures community, or spreads good.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
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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
Koenig nurtures a 278,000-strong Instagram community under the handle @theyachtfella.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
That mulch covering the not-so-lovely fabric traps wayward weed seeds and nurtures them.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Look for, be with, and expand the work of anyone and anything that lifts spirits, serves justice, nurtures community, or spreads good.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtures
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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The Santa Ana Unified School District, which educates some 35,000 students across 52 campuses, was impacted, though.—
Kristy Hutchings,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Rules compelling basic disclosure or human-in-the-loop oversight in high-stakes contexts can reinforce the trust that sustains adoption over time.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Over the last two years, 30,000 to 40,000 Russian men have been inducted into the rolls every month, enough to replace the 30,000 or so casualties the Russian army sustains on the battlefield on a monthly basis.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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The moon in Taurus encourages you to go with the flow and stop forcing an outcome.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 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,
19 May 2026
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The Taurus new moon inspires thinking about cycles of life, death, and rebirth.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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That ecosystem is the insects that pollinate the plants, the soil that nourishes it.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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The Pantene Abundant & Strong Daily Scalp Serum nourishes the hair from root to tip, thanks to two rockstar ingredients.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Today, Fingerboard cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and widely considered a wellness product.—
William Deffaa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Success will be recruiting top-quality staff and counsel, and building an office culture that is ethical and fosters pride in work.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Anything that fosters a thick, lush lawn can be considered a preventive measure against weeds.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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“Nurtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtures. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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