nursing

verb

Definition of nursingnext
present participle of nurse
1
as in healing
to attend to the needs and comforts of willingly lent a hand to nurse his grandmother in her final years, helping her get from one room to the other and making sure she was warm

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2
as in suckling
to give milk to from the breast a new mother's decision to nurse her baby

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3
as in having
to keep in one's mind or heart he continues to nurse a tender affection for his first girlfriend

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4
as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care nursed his sprained ankle for the rest of the week

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5
as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education as foster parents they accepted and nursed 16 needy children over the years

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6
as in promoting
to help the growth or development of her teachers did much to nurse her literary talent

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7
as in conserving
to use or give out in stingy amounts he carefully nursed his energy during the marathon so that he would have something left for the final stretch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursing
  1. healing
  2. having
  3. raising
  4. promoting
  5. conserving
  6. holding
  7. indulging
  8. fostering
Verb
  • As the sun and Chiron harmonize, professional acknowledgment is healing and comes with extra financial perks!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Influencers on the social media platform have been pushing beef tallow as a facial moisturizer and a way of healing your skin and reducing acne.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of healing
Verb
  • But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When having fun is far down the list of priorities, sleeping with a delivery guy could be revolutionary.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of having
Verb
  • Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
    Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
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  • Ensure your leadership is promoting safety as a priority, as this can help motivate everyone to adopt safe practices.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoting
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  • The holidays offer a unique opportunity to engage children in hands-on activities like crafting decorations from recycled materials, choosing sustainable gifts, and conserving energy with eco-friendly lighting, which make sustainability relatable and actionable.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • During the summer and early fall, when the Hudson Bay ice melts, polar bears often remain on land, fasting and conserving energy until the sea ice refreezes in winter.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of conserving
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  • So that is his, and William’s been holding onto that as his good luck charm or his little memento to keep him safe throughout the war.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Although general manager Dana Brown is comfortable holding onto the left-handed slugger during his contract year in 2025, the club reportedly is open-minded to the idea of dealing him.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of holding
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  • In reality, the longtime Hollywood star has kept much of her creative focus and interests lately around bringing a healthier and more transparent wine-indulging experience to our world, through her Avaline wine brand.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of indulging
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  • Recognizing these traits helps teams navigate challenges, fostering balance and accountability in leadership dynamics.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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nursing

nursling

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