Synonyms for nursing
nurs·ing

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1. nursingnoun

   the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

   Synonyms:
   breast feeding

2. nursingnoun

   the profession of a nurse

   Synonyms:
   breast feeding

3. nursing, breast feedingnoun

   nourishing at the breast

   Synonyms:
   breast feeding

Matched Categories

1. • Care
   • Health Profession

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1. List of paraphrases for "nursing":

   nurses, nurse, nursing-care, lactating, corpsman, breastfeeding, medic, care, infirmary, lactation, breast-feeding, suckler, conservation

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How to say nursing in sign language?

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How to use nursing in a sentence?

1. James Clyburn:

   Nursing home companies that received funds after committing fraud warrant particularly close scrutiny.

2. Nancy Harrison:

   This is happening long after it was clear that nursing homes were particularly vulnerable, we really have to look at that. Why did they remain so vulnerable?

3. William Dombi:

   Everyone is experiencing shortages, particularly around nursing and home health aides, and reporting that they're unable to admit patients.

4. Pat McGinnis:

   In California, it's every 60 days for nursing homes, and the state just recently applied that to assisted living facilities. You also have a right to see your loved one's medical chart, and you should take advantage of that.

5. Jeffrey Silber:

   We’re showing how important the marker of nursing is, but I certainly wouldn’t ignore other characteristics.