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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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
Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
From these data points, Sportico concludes that Corso is a believer in nature over nurture.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Jupiter in Cancer, on the other hand, is expansive and nurturing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Created by Megan Park, who will also direct and executive produce, Sterling Point is described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics, and grief.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
From these data points, Sportico concludes that Corso is a believer in nature over nurture.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The key is nurturing each intellectual property and finding new ways to connect with consumers — better products, richer content, and more immersive experiences, from exhibitions to theme parks.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Jupiter in Cancer, on the other hand, is expansive and nurturing.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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The fruit originated in temperate regions of the world like Europe and Asia, where wild species were cultivated thousands of years ago.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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After years of research and development, the brand launched Bananatex in 2018, a revolutionary material made from abacá fibers cultivated regeneratively in the Philippines.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Tedesco learned about Reparation Generation last year through a church group and further got involved by hosting home meetings this year to educate others about the organization's work.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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At some point during the standoff, an officer made entry into the home via a sliding glass door and sustained a laceration on his arm.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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That audience euphoria is welcome to De Luca and Abdy, who are the Hollywood comeback story of the year after sustaining earlier criticism over box office misses.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Was there a genuine need within this yearning, as basic as nourishment?—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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To avoid tired, swollen feet, swap your ankle socks out for these Charmking compression socks, which promote good blood circulation in the air.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leo will soon embark on his first international trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to focus on promoting peace in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The evening's menu will be inspired by the time period and be accompanied by cocktails of the era.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The United Nations welcomed two new officials to the advisory committee for its Human Rights Council this week in a vote that did not inspire confidence in the humanitarian body.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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Expand The events on the new White House patio so far have been official in nature and are part of the long tradition of presidential entertaining at the Executive Mansion, with military social aides on hand to escort guests and the kitchen staff tasked to whip up the sustenance.—
Chris Megerian,
Twin Cities,
24 Sep. 2025
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Each restaurant feels distinct yet aligned, fostering the sense that food here isn’t just sustenance but part of the overall experience.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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