as in teaching
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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
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The Award is given to an outstanding independent Canadian producer with a film in the Festival in recognition of their creative vision, entrepreneurship and track record for nurturing emerging talent, and comes with a $5,000 cash prize, courtesy of the Don Haig Foundation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026
McCord recommends a gentle palette of pastel pinks and blues for this sign to mirror their calm, caring, and nurturing personality.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
What happened after the birth has captivated more than 27 million viewers on Instagram and drawn attention to a striking example of cross-species nurturing behavior that any animal lover will want to understand.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Around that time, Mildred began nurturing the young Dean’s artistic skills.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Since the conditions were still ripe, people started nurturing other grapes—Riesling, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc—and in the ’80s, the area was designated an American Viticultural Area.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Tayari is building a legacy while nurturing her fellow writers and dazzling her readers with grace, charm, poise, and a brilliant smile.
—Imani Perry, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Having set Coel’s grudge-nurturing immovable object and Hathaway’s in-crisis irresistible force on a collision course, the film proceeds to let the former batter the latter with a mix of acidic banter, passive-aggressive comments masked as curiosity, and compli-sults that cut bone.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 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
On the surface, such albums offer a fresh angle into an already familiar work, but businesswise, these sorts of extras nudge artists into new markets, nurturing buzz and providing an outlet for off-cycle income.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The Award is given to an outstanding independent Canadian producer with a film in the Festival in recognition of their creative vision, entrepreneurship and track record for nurturing emerging talent, and comes with a $5,000 cash prize, courtesy of the Don Haig Foundation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026
McCord recommends a gentle palette of pastel pinks and blues for this sign to mirror their calm, caring, and nurturing personality.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
What happened after the birth has captivated more than 27 million viewers on Instagram and drawn attention to a striking example of cross-species nurturing behavior that any animal lover will want to understand.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Around that time, Mildred began nurturing the young Dean’s artistic skills.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Since the conditions were still ripe, people started nurturing other grapes—Riesling, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc—and in the ’80s, the area was designated an American Viticultural Area.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Tayari is building a legacy while nurturing her fellow writers and dazzling her readers with grace, charm, poise, and a brilliant smile.
—Imani Perry, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Having set Coel’s grudge-nurturing immovable object and Hathaway’s in-crisis irresistible force on a collision course, the film proceeds to let the former batter the latter with a mix of acidic banter, passive-aggressive comments masked as curiosity, and compli-sults that cut bone.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurturing
Adjective
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And shape a caring leader who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Years later, tragedy would only deepen the family’s understanding of what nursing and caring mean.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The cooperation between the mongooses enables culture and teaching, but also incredible violence.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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Alongside teaching, Quach began working with birds, eventually developing long term relationships with two macaws that have now been with him for more than 21 years, an uncommon lifespan in human care.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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After the war, Mojtaba Khamenei may try to strengthen his own position by cultivating that younger cohort.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
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The source argued that while Iran spent decades building and cultivating proxy networks across the Middle East, Western governments largely avoided investing in organized anti-regime infrastructure inside Iran itself.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The Thoreau Alliance, an organization dedicated to educating about his life and legacy, is international.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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James Romm Translates Classical Greek Poetry In the 5th century AD, a father in the Balkan city of Stobi was educating his son.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Then Matthew Boyd needed surgery on the meniscus in his left knee this week, sustaining the injury while playing at home with his kids.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Margaret moved into his battle station and fought bravely, sustaining three gunshot wounds, until the British captured the post.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The blockade is intended to starve Iran of resources and force Tehran to reach a settlement ending its development of a nuclear weapon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Verb
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In 2024, Hamilton shared posts on X promoting misinformation about FEMA spending during Hurricane Helene.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The administration is using hype footage from video games in official military videos promoting the conflict with Iran.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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In addition to inspiring TNT, the MGM deal gave Turner a few other ideas.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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“Nurturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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