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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
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
By nature, the curriculum nurtures a sense of independence and community for students and parents alike.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The Group nurtures a culture built on empowerment, agility, and continuous learning.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The novel nurtures curiosity and empathy.
—Azar Nafisi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Guests are invited to become part of the journey — kneading bread, baking cookies, gathering fresh eggs, or plucking herbs for cocktails — while learning how regenerative farming nurtures both flavor and sustainability.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Speak gently and firmly, because safety nurtures real closeness.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
By nature, the curriculum nurtures a sense of independence and community for students and parents alike.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The Group nurtures a culture built on empowerment, agility, and continuous learning.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The novel nurtures curiosity and empathy.
—Azar Nafisi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Guests are invited to become part of the journey — kneading bread, baking cookies, gathering fresh eggs, or plucking herbs for cocktails — while learning how regenerative farming nurtures both flavor and sustainability.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Speak gently and firmly, because safety nurtures real closeness.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtures
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That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Davis’ decisions impact the future of the top public university, which educates 55,000 students annually and employs 20,000 people.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ayton sustains knee injury in first quarter Lakers center Deandre Ayton left the game in the first quarter after sustaining a knee injury.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Read side by side, the books also demonstrate the collective labor that sustains Ukrainian poetry today.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?—
Tom Charron,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mabel befriends many of the animals that fled the glade and eventually inspires them to rise up against Jon Hamm’s Mayor Jerry, who wants to build a highway through the forest.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fiber functions as a prebiotic, a nondigestible food component that nourishes the microbiome.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
18 Feb. 2026
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There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.—
Greg Weiner,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Their knowledge fosters empathy for others, transcending geography, religion, race, gender, and even local norms.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Research is clear that military aid frequently fuels political instability, fosters corruption, and fuels repression.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Nurtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtures. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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