as in teaching
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1
as in cultivating
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 educating
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 sustaining
to supply with nourishment
nurtured their children through the long winters with home-cooked soup
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Recent Examples of nurturing
Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
For Ash, the film is a testament not only to his own story but to the nurturing that came from the Jewish Writers Institute throughout the process, which overlapped with an increasingly fraught time for Jewish creatives.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Trust grows when it’s nurtured, and today is a great day to do some nurturing!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Trust grows when it’s nurtured, and today is a great day to do some nurturing!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The data don’t tell a story of youth becoming more dangerous, but of institutions withdrawing from their nurturing.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Chef Evelyn Stokes says anyone is capable of cooking like a professional chef at home if given the proper training in a nurturing, empowering environment.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Anything rooted in your identity — your story, your culture, your softness, your nurturing, your humor, your aesthetic, your home — becomes a business opportunity.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
His legacy, our critic writes, will be as much about his nurturing of new filmmakers as about his movies.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2025
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Modeling found her first and acting came later, after years of secretly nurturing ambitions inspired by European auteurs such as Andrei Tarkovsky, Luis Buñuel and Federico Fellini.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 June 2026
Minneapolis in 2026 feels like an ideal launching pad for this musical, as its focus upon nurturing community and welcoming new immigrants will surely resonate with local audiences.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
This celebration not only honored the individual recipients but also highlighted DMUSD’s commitment to nurturing compassionate, innovative, and engaged learners.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The powerful day — like many of our other portals — has its origins in numerology, as the number six represents a time of unconditional compassion and nurturing.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Tackling a personal to-do list alongside others is a double-duty activity that combines the satisfaction of tending to necessary chores with the no less vital work of nurturing relationships.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Security wants honesty as the nurturing Moon lights your 2nd House of Finances, while reactive Uranus stands opposite in your 8th House of Shared Resources and demands updates.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
From day one, success lies in building and nurturing strong relationships with the franchisor, suppliers, staff and in the community.
—Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Noun
Pickles were often prepared as offerings during religious festivals, symbolizing prosperity and the nurturing of the human spirit.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
For Ash, the film is a testament not only to his own story but to the nurturing that came from the Jewish Writers Institute throughout the process, which overlapped with an increasingly fraught time for Jewish creatives.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Trust grows when it’s nurtured, and today is a great day to do some nurturing!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2026
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Trust grows when it’s nurtured, and today is a great day to do some nurturing!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The data don’t tell a story of youth becoming more dangerous, but of institutions withdrawing from their nurturing.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Chef Evelyn Stokes says anyone is capable of cooking like a professional chef at home if given the proper training in a nurturing, empowering environment.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Anything rooted in your identity — your story, your culture, your softness, your nurturing, your humor, your aesthetic, your home — becomes a business opportunity.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
His legacy, our critic writes, will be as much about his nurturing of new filmmakers as about his movies.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
The nurturing Moon enters your 6th House of Daily Routine, nudging you to set a clear calendar block that protects your focus.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Modeling found her first and acting came later, after years of secretly nurturing ambitions inspired by European auteurs such as Andrei Tarkovsky, Luis Buñuel and Federico Fellini.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 June 2026
Minneapolis in 2026 feels like an ideal launching pad for this musical, as its focus upon nurturing community and welcoming new immigrants will surely resonate with local audiences.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
This celebration not only honored the individual recipients but also highlighted DMUSD’s commitment to nurturing compassionate, innovative, and engaged learners.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The powerful day — like many of our other portals — has its origins in numerology, as the number six represents a time of unconditional compassion and nurturing.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Tackling a personal to-do list alongside others is a double-duty activity that combines the satisfaction of tending to necessary chores with the no less vital work of nurturing relationships.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Security wants honesty as the nurturing Moon lights your 2nd House of Finances, while reactive Uranus stands opposite in your 8th House of Shared Resources and demands updates.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
From day one, success lies in building and nurturing strong relationships with the franchisor, suppliers, staff and in the community.
—Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurturing
Adjective
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Make the first caring move, then back it with a boundary that helps the peace last.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Each beat of that scene is gentle and caring, while also tense and heartbreaking.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Noun
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While his previous rosters were ready-made, this one required more teaching.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The program combines the strengths of collaborators to enrich teaching and learning of STEM while building the workforce of the future.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs, hundreds of thousands of people like them have been coerced into engaging in scams such as posing as women online, cultivating intimate relationships with foreigners to defraud them of their savings.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Historians believe ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia were cultivating dates as early as 6,000 to 8,000 years ago.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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During his welcome address, Leo appealed to Spaniards, especially political leaders, to put polemics aside and invest in educating young people to appreciate diversity and complexity rather than shunning them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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For much of its first decade, OPRR was dedicated primarily to educating the nation’s researchers about how to ethically study people.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Her hyperfocus on the leaf raises questions that extend far beyond the kitchen, inviting an inquiry into the banana plant’s movement across geographies and its role in sustaining cultural traditions.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Emotionally cornered and spiritually exhausted, Anatoly at last lets everything rupture to the surface, sustaining the anthem's climactic note for over 20 seconds.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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Nobody should ever resort to violence to resolve conflict, especially someone tasked with promoting peace.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In Kansas City, Dodds’ passion was also inspiring children.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The awe-inspiring scenery includes the Perry Monument, beaches and sunsets, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, historic lighthouses, trails and the wildlife‑rich lagoons that define the peninsula.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Nurturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturing. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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