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as in healed
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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as in suckled
to give milk to from the breast
a new mother's decision to nurse her baby
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as in had
to keep in one's mind or heart
he continues to nurse a tender affection for his first girlfriend
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as in spoiled
to treat with great or excessive care
nursed his sprained ankle for the rest of the week
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as in raised
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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as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of
her teachers did much to nurse her literary talent
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as in spared
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 nursed
The textile mill that gave Berkshire its name was the original bad business, one Buffett nursed for 20 years before finally shutting it down.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
In the final four games of the season last year, the Cowboys elected to move Smith to the left tackle spot while Guyton nursed nagging injuries with Dallas out of playoff contention.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Composers from more stable lands nursed their own fears.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Somebody nursed this dingo back to health after his kangaroo encounter.
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ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Beyond Williams’ absence, the Thunder also nursed overlapping limitations to Hartenstein (34), Caruso (25), Mitchell (24), Dort (14), Gilgeous-Alexander (13) and Joe (12).
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Luke Kennard scored 23 points for Los Angeles, which nursed a small lead throughout the fourth quarter of Game 2.
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CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, SeaWorld personnel released five birds and two sea lions that had been nursed back to health back into the ocean.
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Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Jordan, an energetic 2-year-old hound mix, was nursed back to health and properly trained at the shelter after he was found with a shock collar embedded into his neck over a year ago.
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Amanda Rosa
april 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
In the final four games of the season last year, the Cowboys elected to move Smith to the left tackle spot while Guyton nursed nagging injuries with Dallas out of playoff contention.
—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
Composers from more stable lands nursed their own fears.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Somebody nursed this dingo back to health after his kangaroo encounter.
—
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Beyond Williams’ absence, the Thunder also nursed overlapping limitations to Hartenstein (34), Caruso (25), Mitchell (24), Dort (14), Gilgeous-Alexander (13) and Joe (12).
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Luke Kennard scored 23 points for Los Angeles, which nursed a small lead throughout the fourth quarter of Game 2.
—
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, SeaWorld personnel released five birds and two sea lions that had been nursed back to health back into the ocean.
—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Jordan, an energetic 2-year-old hound mix, was nursed back to health and properly trained at the shelter after he was found with a shock collar embedded into his neck over a year ago.
—
Amanda Rosa
april 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursed
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In many cases, Kallis said, the roots of this behavior were planted long before, frequently through trauma, abuse, isolation, addiction or distorted coping mechanisms that were never confronted or healed.
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While the nose is generally considered healed around the one-year mark, that timeline can stretch to 18 months or longer depending on the person.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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Unlike Brazil, the Philippines has never had a player make a meaningful impact on the professional game, especially on the women’s side.
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And the Belmont Stakes was run at Aqueduct for five years in the 1960s, with possible Triple Crowns being spoiled in 1964 and 1966.
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The service Maldivian service at its sunniest—upbeat, amiable and intuitive enough to know when guests want to be spoiled or left alone.
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The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
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But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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By empowering skin care professionals with the tools, knowledge and support to specialize in acne, Face Reality has cultivated a network of skin care providers who act as both advocates and extensions of the brand.
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While Greece suffers frequent wildfires during its hot, dry summers, it has so far been spared the heatwaves that have scorched much of western Europe in recent weeks.
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President Bill Clinton’s veto pen spared some district laws, while congressional GOP lawmakers at times succeeded at blocking others.
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Two adult males were shot and treated for lacerations at the scene, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.
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All other occupants were treated at the scene or were uninjured, police said.
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.
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“Nursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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