as in teaching
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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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2
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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3
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 Synonyms for nurturing
Adjective
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Is this handsome and caring male doctor truly such a monster?!—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025 -
At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Legislature in 2021 passed a resolution opposing the teaching of critical race theory — a subset of critical theory — in public schools.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the teaching of a wide range of methods is an essential part of the program and allows students to undertake their own, independent research projects at the end of every year.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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According to a confidential informant, Wedding and a partner were cultivating 8,000 marijuana plants in a warehouse on a property there owned by one of his friends.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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She's spent over six months educating her following of over 700,000 about JEB.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
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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The falling birth rate is a concern in terms of sustaining economic development and the provision of support for large numbers of elderly people in the future.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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While many artists can easily build a brand and fandom on social media, and then release music across streaming platforms without a major record label deal, managing and sustaining an entire career takes more know-how.—
Andrea Zarczynski,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Compelled by the early data, Ricks decided in 2018 to license the development and commercialization of the drug.—
Alice Park,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Thursday interest rate lift is therefore as a largely technical adjustment following the March developments, according to Brad Bechtel, global head of FX at Jefferies.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile Russia is promoting drone awareness in children in other ways, down to children’s cartoons in which characters use their videogame skills to pilot drones delivering toys.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The simple and accessible name is helping the brand and its followers create a one-of-a-kind community on all social media platforms, empowering innovative voices to join together in promoting hair health online.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In a touching act of love and sacrifice, Aaron McDonald donated his kidney, giving his mother a second chance at life and inspiring thousands on Reddit.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The song became Lennon’s bestselling recording as a solo artist, even as Ono’s role in inspiring and writing it was initially uncredited.—
Barbara Spindel,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Nurturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurturing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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