1
as in nursing
to give milk to from the breast
wet-nursed the woman's baby until she was well enough to do it herself
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as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
recent college grads quickly learn that employers won't wet-nurse them the way that their teachers did
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Thomas Tuchel heads into the World Cup with Bukayo Saka nursing an Achilles issue that forced him to withdraw from England’s March international squad and then miss a month of club football before helping Arsenal win their first Premier League title in 22 years.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
11 June 2026 -
Perez is nursing a sore right thumb.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Republicans have long held on to hope that Valadao might be able to hold on to his San Joaquin Valley district, spoiling Democratic hopes for a flip there.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The sheets will absorb excess moisture, which will prevent your fruits and veggies spoiling quickly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Thank you for indulging me on that.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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The decor offers a colorful contrast to the austere exterior, allowing the house to honor the neighborhood while indulging the whims of its occupants.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Wet-nursing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wet-nursing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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