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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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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Their support gave me hope and reminded me of the power of a caring community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025 -
All three daughters wrote glowing letters, describing him as a wonderful and caring father.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In several cases, I was offered only one class at a time, not because of teaching demand, but because assigning more hours would have triggered additional administrative requirements under my state’s labor law.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Reading the results, on my living-room couch, turned out to be the most profound experience of my teaching career.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 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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In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
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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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
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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
Noun
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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
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This will eliminate the potential for issues related to root development and seed germination.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Also, an activation event promoting Meta Quest with an appearance by Jane Fonda promoting her new VR fitness series in West Hollywood has been canceled.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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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
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 1 May. 2025.
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