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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as in teaching
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Recent Examples of nurturing
Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Men in their 40s often feel alone and crave the nurturing of a mature woman.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
And help your child develop empathy and nurturing skills.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
By carefully selecting her location and nurturing long-term relationships, Westcott has positioned The W Group at the heart of one of the most desirable markets in the Southwest.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Uthe noted that demanding schedules with heavy travel schedules may have prevented the couple from nurturing their partnership.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Aflamuna is a nonprofit organization focused on nurturing independent Arab cinema in such a way that also intersects with contemporary social, political, and cultural developments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
This month emphasizes stability and nurturing, Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The key to her approach is building luxury profiles and nurturing brand relationships over time.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Both the resource center and the garden plan to continue nurturing the community — one conversation and one plant at a time.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The best nurturing comes from giving kids space to grow and learn.
—Liz Teran, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Men in their 40s often feel alone and crave the nurturing of a mature woman.
—Linsey Hughes, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
For a high-value science and craft project, the Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit gives your little ones the chance to see how nature works by planting and nurturing their own mini-ecosystem.
—Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
And help your child develop empathy and nurturing skills.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
By carefully selecting her location and nurturing long-term relationships, Westcott has positioned The W Group at the heart of one of the most desirable markets in the Southwest.
—Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Uthe noted that demanding schedules with heavy travel schedules may have prevented the couple from nurturing their partnership.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Aflamuna is a nonprofit organization focused on nurturing independent Arab cinema in such a way that also intersects with contemporary social, political, and cultural developments.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
This month emphasizes stability and nurturing, Aquarius.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The key to her approach is building luxury profiles and nurturing brand relationships over time.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Both the resource center and the garden plan to continue nurturing the community — one conversation and one plant at a time.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurturing
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During the Soviet era, all the vineyards in the area were replaced with hazelnut trees and tea bushes because cultivating wine in this humid climate was deemed too difficult.—
Jessica Jungbauer,
Vogue,
6 Oct. 2025
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Actor Charlie Hunnum discussed with Variety the process of cultivating Ed Gein's voice.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Looking toward the future, the family hopes to continue spreading awareness and educating others about rare diagnoses.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her friend and the owner of the car was taken to the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here are today's top stories Forgiving, caring, compassionate.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The group wants to safely move them into caring homes instead of a shelter that may have to euthanize them.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shaw said the district had one of its most stable teaching workforces since 2008-09 — the earliest year of data analyzed by the Policy Forum.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ed idolized Augusta and was disturbed that Henry, who often criticized and argued against her strict teachings, had much less admiration for her.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Low-ranking states may also benefit from greater investment in public health services — promoting whole-person health and prevention of mental health conditions — that can be implemented in primary care offices, schools and other community settings, Reinert said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has been on the film festival circuit promoting her forthcoming movie Christy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The film reveals awe-inspiring cosmic vistas and glimpses of daily life in orbit, captured with 8K ultra-high-definition cameras.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Bridges have always been one of the most awe-inspiring marvels of engineering.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But those who depend on the status to live and work in the United States decried the development.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Nurturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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