nurtures 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of nurture
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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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nurtures

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noun

plural of nurture

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Recent Examples of nurtures
Noun
Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically. Essence, 24 Sep. 2025 The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches. Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 It’s set up as an incubator that nurtures people of color to ensure they are equipped to join the operational side of the fashion business, driving changes in equity, diversity and inclusion in fashion. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 Eelgrass lining the bay bottom nurtures the ecosystem. Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025 But what’s on the outside, research shows, nurtures the soul. Chanam Lee, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025 Knowing how to reach each player individually nurtures a connection between coach and player and over time contributes positively to team performance. John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Spade said companies like Recompose use a process that mimics the natural process of plant decomposition, where plants biodegrade to become topsoil that then nurtures new life. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtures
Verb
  • While the device does not replace medical testing, Kohler promotes it as a tool for users to spot changes that might warrant a conversation with a healthcare professional.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
  • This year, the festival’s host and beneficiary is Event Zero Foundation, which promotes sustainable event practices.
    Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The nonprofit museum maintains the property and educates the public on Fort Lauderdale’s rich — and relatively young — history.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If New Orleans sustains drives, though, the offense may try to go up-tempo to tire them out.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
  • That labor sustains an inequitable tech economy in which a handful of companies, including Meta, Google and Amazon, rake in profit and enrich their shareholders.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sharing their positive experiences encourages others, especially younger or shier players, to seek help.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Additionally, a spacious roof terrace provides a communal space for residents that encourages them to get fresh air.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One look at the SRG landing page inspires an instant torrent of ideas on how to style each piece.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Your voice just might be the one that inspires the room and leaves a lasting impression.
    Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Alain Paul’s ballet background nourishes his collections and gives a very clear and compelling storytelling angle.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Jupiter in Cancer nourishes us and our surroundings, reminding us that abundance is felt most deeply when shared with others.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By fostering an internal environment where employees are encouraged to question assumptions, share expertise, and engage in reflective thinking, The Rise Group cultivates the intellectual space needed to pursue meaningful insights.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The company cultivates a variety of fruits and vegetables at its first commercial vertical farm, located in a warehouse in Avondale.
    Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Amid differing perspectives, West Cal intends to develop technology that fosters collaboration.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Top Miami chefs are now serving these oysters, praising their taste and freshness, while the farm’s network also supports smaller producers and fosters a local, farm-to-table oyster culture.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Nurtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtures. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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