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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he willingly nourished a child that was not his own
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Recent Examples of nourish
The goal is to pack on a little extra fat that will help keep them warm and nourished in the colder days of winter.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Expect inspiration from Mayan traditions and Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of natural medicine, at stylish spas designed to nourish mind, body, and soul.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Yet then, its leaves became a lifeline, transforming into dishes that nourished us when nothing else could.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Laura Geller New York Kajal Longwear Mascara This do-it-all mascara is designed to define, curl, lengthen, and volumize your lashes, all while pea protein peptides and shea butter work to condition and nourish them.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Expect inspiration from Mayan traditions and Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of natural medicine, at stylish spas designed to nourish mind, body, and soul.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Yet then, its leaves became a lifeline, transforming into dishes that nourished us when nothing else could.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Laura Geller New York Kajal Longwear Mascara This do-it-all mascara is designed to define, curl, lengthen, and volumize your lashes, all while pea protein peptides and shea butter work to condition and nourish them.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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Similarly, the Interstate Consortium for the Sustainable Development of the Legal Amazon Region brings together Amazonian states to curb deforestation, promote green agriculture and attract green investment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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As national headlines rightfully celebrated Parks’ courage and the charismatic leadership of King in fomenting and sustaining the boycott, Gilmore continued to cook in quiet obscurity.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The same principles of careful selection, consistent maintenance, and thorough training that sustained his fleet now guide his thinking about financial systems and education.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s lack of specifics on his new 10% Canada tariff raised key questions for Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Owsley Brown Frazier, a fourth-generation descendant of George Garvin Brown, alone raised more than $500 million in his lifetime.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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These experiences cultivated a mindset attuned to complexity and dependable systems.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Through gatherings like this one, the Compass is cultivating the spaces and systems that make creativity sustainable.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two of Spain’s leading film schools — Madrid’s ECAM and Catalonia’s ESCAC — receive Honorary Spikes this year for their role in nurturing new talent.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Private equity firms are notorious for streamlining operations, maximizing margins, and reselling companies for profit, not for nurturing long-term brand legacies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Empath fosters psychological safety, inclusive dialogue and a culture of empathy.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even here, though, the focus of most of Biden’s efforts at fostering economic cooperation was regional, not global.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead of scrolling through Instagram—or, admittedly, hitting the snooze button a few too many times—Vig encourages you to spend that time sprucing up your space.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Police are encouraging anyone with knowledge of the crash to come forward with further details.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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