as in nanny
a person employed to care for a young child or children
sent his little son back to his nurse so that he could return to his study to work
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as in to mother
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 to suckle
to give milk to from the breast
a new mother's decision to nurse her baby
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as in to have
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 to baby
to treat with great or excessive care
nursed his sprained ankle for the rest of the week
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as in to raise
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 to encourage
to help the growth or development of
her teachers did much to nurse her literary talent
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as in to spare
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 nurse
Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The actions have drawn demonstrations across the country, and tensions further increased after nurse Alex Pretti and mother Renee Nicole Goode, both 37, were shot and killed in January by federal agents at protests in Minneapolis.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Luka Doncic, nursing a left hamstring injury, even took off his white jacket during the dramatic overtime.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Why should teachers be exempt from income taxes, but not firefighters, sanitation workers, NICU nurses, aides in memory-care units, or paramedics?
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The actions have drawn demonstrations across the country, and tensions further increased after nurse Alex Pretti and mother Renee Nicole Goode, both 37, were shot and killed in January by federal agents at protests in Minneapolis.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, outfielder Austin Hays, who also is nursing a hamstring injury, is ready for a rehab assignment starting Saturday at Triple-A Charlotte.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Luka Doncic, nursing a left hamstring injury, even took off his white jacket during the dramatic overtime.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurse
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The 2002 novel The Nanny Diaries by Kraus and McLaughlin, both former nannies, has been translated into more than 20 languages.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Authors McLaughlin and Kraus both worked as nannies before writing the book.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some parents − overwhelmingly mothers − are stepping back from full-time work or leaving the workforce altogether to accommodate the needs of their family.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps pasta or pizza with cheese is so comforting because we’re literally being mothered by flowering plants and bovines?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Those people under him are suckling on his piggly-wiggly titties.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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That outing followed a strong Game 3 showing, too, as Dosunmu had 25 points (10-for-15 shooting) and nine assists in that 113-96 win.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The brothers were each two years apart in age, but younger siblings were never babied; Nick recalled being on the receiving end of numerous pummelings by his older brothers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Each new piece was crafted to be simple, functional, and beautiful, giving parents peace of mind and babies a nurturing space to grow.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Member associations had appealed to soccer’s governing body to raise prize money because of cost concerns.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The authors stress the need for a robust public domain for information and for IP to be fairly applied alongside the public domain in order to encourage economic growth and innovation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Still in Boston with the Yankees, Weathers hopped in a car service and made it to the hospital with about 10 minutes to spare.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hamas did not field candidates in Deir al Balah, which was damaged by airstrikes but spared an Israeli ground invasion in over two years of war.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Nurse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurse. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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