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
Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Then there’s the lost opportunity to nurture new generations of scientists.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 May 2025
The color green is about nurture and growth, channeling manifestation and self-care energy.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
That means providing youth with mentors, jobs and safe, nurturing spaces.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Then there’s the lost opportunity to nurture new generations of scientists.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Noun
The National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority also worked to sprout seeds and nurture cuttings from the famous tree.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 May 2025
The color green is about nurture and growth, channeling manifestation and self-care energy.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
Verb
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Figgins hopes to create a space where training to be a dancer is safe and nurturing but also requires discipline and rigor necessary to cultivate students’ talents.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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On June 25, for instance, there will be a new moon in Cancer, which is all about emotional new beginnings and a time to cultivate and nurture what reminds us of home.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Instead, follow new rules: Entertain first, then inspire or educate.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Elite provides hybrid education and online school — mainly homeschooling — to about 1,800 students who are primarily taught by their parents or private vendors who Elite pays to educate its students.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The deal, which took two years to negotiate, halted decades of lawsuits over the harm federal dams had caused to the salmon that had sustained those tribes culturally and economically for thousands of years.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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However, the umbrella did tip over during high winds, but fortunately sustained no damage from any of the falls.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Pollinator pots are small containers designed to provide an easy source of nourishment for pollinators.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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There’s no extra product required for the process, besides optional leave-in conditioners for extra nourishment, or a dry texture spray for added grip.—
Olivia Cigliano,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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Right-hander Adam Mazur will make his Marlins’ debut Wednesday after being promoted from Triple-A Jacksonville, McCullough said.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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The Jays also designated reliever Erik Swanson for assignment, promoting pitchers Paxton Schultz and Justin Bruihl to the 26-man roster.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more skinny jeans, blazers, and button-down shirts inspired by Kate Middleton’s outfit blueprint below.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Palm Tree Crew, which was valued in 2024 at $150 million, activates each of its partner brands into the fabric of its experiences, which cofounders Kygo and Myles Shear, inspired by Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville empire, started about five years ago.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Russia has turned to North Korea and Iran for sustenance, while Ukraine has turned to the West.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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There are predators on the island; animals are eaten for sustenance.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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Outrage from the Sikh community, as well as a social media push calling for hate crime charges, encouraged prosecutors to take another look at the case, officials said.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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The five prizes were crafted based on research, evidence and consultation with teachers and education experts, and are designed to reflect key strategies that can encourage other schools to implement different strategies to strengthen their schools and communities.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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