1
as in to cultivate
to help the growth or development of
wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent
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2
as in to educate
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 nourishment
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Recent Examples of nurture
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Developing healthier ways to feel valued — such as through positive reinforcement, building self-esteem or fostering emotional support networks — can gradually help replace the need for drama with more stable and nurturing sources of validation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
This tulip plantation nurtures tulip bulbs for allotment gardeners and bulk buyers in Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Mary’s friends remember her kind, nurturing and patient nature when Seraphine and their children played together in the backyard or at the park.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Developing healthier ways to feel valued — such as through positive reinforcement, building self-esteem or fostering emotional support networks — can gradually help replace the need for drama with more stable and nurturing sources of validation.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
People with this moon sign tend to have a deep connection to their roots and often bring a sense of nurture and security to the environment.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
This tulip plantation nurtures tulip bulbs for allotment gardeners and bulk buyers in Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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Iran has cultivated an astonishing intellectual and artistic depth with far fewer resources than many other nations.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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It must be cultivated with intention and consistency, and often, small steps are required to build it.—
Dr. Jennifer Bryant,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Don't show up and ask someone there to educate you.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to Chris Hayes, an extension associate of structural pest management at NC State University who specializes educating the pest management industry on critter habits, to find out.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One child who had sustained a head injury before the strikes took place died in the evacuation, the religious authority said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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While no structures were damaged in the fire, firefighters sustained minor injuries.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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With so much nourishment, the Shu Uemura lipstick can also reduce flakiness, improve texture, and some women have even reported less noticeable fine lines around the lips.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
8 Apr. 2025
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This lightweight formula promises to deliver deep nourishment while maintaining the line’s signature luxurious feel.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Infielder David Villar was promoted from Triple-A Sacramento to take his place.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Garcia inspired a steady stream of social media wisecracks by pairing the red hat and shirt for his LIV Golf team, Fireballs GC, with bright yellow pants.—
Brooks Peck,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whether Coen can turn the Jaguars around hinges largely on his ability to remain true to himself, provide guidance to an equally unproven coaching staff and connect with and inspire an entire roster to catch his vision.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While my dad is an excellent cook, his lunches usually focus on sustenance rather than enjoyment.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The couple was arrested on suspicion of depriving animals of sustenance or causing needless suffering, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday in a news release.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The goal of the tax subsidies was to encourage more Americans to save for retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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To Thomas, the phrase is meant to encourage people to not give up on democracy.—
Harriet Blair Rowan,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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