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
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
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
The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Researchers believe that healing the gut microbiome by nurturing the good gut bacteria is key for good health.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
LinkedIn’s data shows that AI talent pipelines grew more than eightfold when companies looked inward and prioritized skill building and nurturing over simply focusing on job titles.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This support plays a crucial role in enabling Colorado parents and caregivers to work, pursue education, or participate in job training while their children are cared for in safe, nurturing learning environment.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Peppa’s grandparents, Grandpa and Granny Pig, are supportive, nurturing, and a source of fun for Peppa and George, just as many real-life grandparents are for their grandchildren.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Our company has built a legacy around nurturing new creative voices, thought-provoking stories, and boundary-pushing cinema.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
By nurturing growth at every level, LRI strengthens the state’s civic fabric, empowers leaders, and inspires collective action that benefits communities across Rhode Island.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
There's nothing worse than carefully nurturing a garden bed to life, only for weeds to pop up between your blooms.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
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
Verb
Colton is looking for a nurturing and compassionate family that will provide him with patience, support and consistency.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Researchers believe that healing the gut microbiome by nurturing the good gut bacteria is key for good health.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
LinkedIn’s data shows that AI talent pipelines grew more than eightfold when companies looked inward and prioritized skill building and nurturing over simply focusing on job titles.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This support plays a crucial role in enabling Colorado parents and caregivers to work, pursue education, or participate in job training while their children are cared for in safe, nurturing learning environment.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Peppa’s grandparents, Grandpa and Granny Pig, are supportive, nurturing, and a source of fun for Peppa and George, just as many real-life grandparents are for their grandchildren.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Our company has built a legacy around nurturing new creative voices, thought-provoking stories, and boundary-pushing cinema.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
By nurturing growth at every level, LRI strengthens the state’s civic fabric, empowers leaders, and inspires collective action that benefits communities across Rhode Island.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
There's nothing worse than carefully nurturing a garden bed to life, only for weeds to pop up between your blooms.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurturing
Adjective
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Helsinger makes a complex, caring Friar Laurence, and O’Donnell brings beautiful warmth to the role of Juliet’s Nurse, along with the requisite humor.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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At 42, Chris was a devoted husband to wife Jen, a caring son, a supportive brother, and a thoughtful uncle.—
Dawn Klavon,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Zagorac was fired from substitute teaching jobs in Naperville District 203, Hinsdale District 181 and Schaumburg District 54 in 2005, after the districts realized their background checks did not extend beyond Illinois’ borders, according to the Naperville Sun.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The show is set in a teaching hospital.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The open question is whether anyone is willing to stop extracting long enough to start cultivating.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aiding retailers in becoming more consumer-centric and cultivating communities is becoming increasingly important, Maus commented.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The mom of Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Elijah Roberts has turned her personal journey into a lifeline for others through her nonprofit, Pain 2 Purpose (P2P), a foundation dedicated to supporting survivors and educating young people.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Levine Cava also addressed discussions in Tallahassee about potential property tax cuts, saying her administration is focused on educating residents about how such cuts could affect county services.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And for Hoka, sustaining double-digit percent growth over the medium term will depend on expansion into lifestyle.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, filmmakers, producers, distributors, sales agents, publicists, critics, sponsors, and former Sundance staff — many of whom credit the festival with launching or sustaining their careers — spoke on background or off the record.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The development is the latest as Syria's new leaders have struggled since toppling former President Bashar Assad in December 2024 to assert their full authority over the country torn by nearly 14 years of civil war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The program required the developments to remain affordable for more than a half-century to receive the funding.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The build has felt oddly subdued for much of the month, largely because the focus shifted toward promoting the quarterly Peacock special instead.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The conversations around politics were largely unfolding at panels, such as the American Civil Liberties Union event attended by DuVernay, and as the stars were promoting their films on red carpets ahead of their premieres.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Director Wes Anderson credited the Library of Congress for inspiring the movie's distinct visual style.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shrinking co-creator Bill Lawrence has credited Fox with inspiring how the show approaches Parkinson’s disease.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Nurturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturing. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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