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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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtures
Verb
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Plus, even when cleaned, the rough, rusty surface promotes more clinging clippings and the problem continues.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Business for the Arts Broward educates the business community about the importance of our arts and cultural community and engages them in building connections among cultural vitality, creative success and economic development.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The brainchild of Marie Emerson, who farms with her husband, Dell, at Wescogus Wild Blueberry, the center educates visitors about the fruit’s history.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Verb
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That sentiment sustains the structural shift toward broader individual participation that has defined the past several years.—
Harry Temkin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Feeding the orbs To test how LiPfe sustains itself, Jobson’s team exposed its explants to isotopically labeled amino acids and ammonium.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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After months of teasing Pocket Bronze and Highlight Milk across our Instagram and TikTok feeds, the wait is finally over.—
Shani Cohen,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
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Californians couldn’t escape billionaire Tom Steyer’s political ads — during newscasts, sitcoms or sporting events; on streaming services, YouTube, influencers’ social media feeds; or in their mailboxes.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The scene of the two boys discussing Kayda is kind of funny, especially the number of times Zach laughs and encourages Bryce to go for it.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The new standard encourages companies to prioritize direct emissions reductions across operations and value chains, while at the same time adjusting systems within their operation where direct decarbonization isn’t possible.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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That's what inspires me — being able to support them.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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After learning their rent is being raised, the pair embark on a reckless night out that inspires an impulsive idea of faking a movie and seeing who shows up.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Northern Commons opened last December with a focus on providing a space that nourishes conversation and connection.—
Hannah Brueske,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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Spraying a diluted milk mixture directly onto the soil nourishes these microbes.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The medical supplies facility has faced seven OSHA complaints since 2022, costing the company thousands of dollars in penalties.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Attendees can receive a free scarf while supplies last.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Nurtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurtures. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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