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adjective

Definition of nurturingnext
as in caring

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nurturing

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noun

as in teaching

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nurturing

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verb

present participle of nurture
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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3
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
  1. caring
  2. teaching
  3. cultivating
  4. educating
  5. sustaining
  6. development
  7. promoting
  8. inspiring
Adjective
  • At each of the facilities, experienced volunteer health care professionals provide services in a caring environment and partner with laboratories, diagnostic centers, hospitals and treatment centers to connect patients with low-cost options for those additional types of services.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Is this handsome and caring male doctor truly such a monster?!
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of caring
Noun
  • Indeed, the teaching of a wide range of methods is an essential part of the program and allows students to undertake their own, independent research projects at the end of every year.
    — Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Legislature in 2021 passed a resolution opposing the teaching of critical race theory — a subset of critical theory — in public schools.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of cultivating
Verb
  • She's spent over six months educating her following of over 700,000 about JEB.
    — Skyler Caruso, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Going the extra mile to welcome Latino students A small Catholic university that dates back to 1922, Dominican has a history of educating the children of immigrants — in earlier times those of northern and central European origin.
    — Jon Marcus, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of educating
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of sustaining
Noun
  • The next step in his development will be to polish his route steps to better harness his athletic traits.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In a separate development, a major Chinese state media outlet called on the central bank to consider cutting interest rates, suggesting policy support may be on the horizon.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of development
Verb
  • 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
  • Each film is an immersive experience, taking viewers behind the scenes and under the surface of the sea, revealing the dangers these marine environments face, promoting ocean literacy and championing change.
    — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • The Argentine manager is celebrated for creating and inspiring strong groups at Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.
    — Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of inspiring
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