nourish

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as in to sustain
to supply with nourishment we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of nourish Feeding essentials Feeding essentials include everything from bottles and breast pumps to high chairs and sippy cups to help nourish your little one through every stage. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Not only does this sunscreen contain two minerals, it’s also formulated with vitamin E, which nourishes the skin, silica, an oil-absorbing powder, and spring water (sourced from the city of La Roche-Posay in France) to soothe the skin barrier. Gabrielle Marchese, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025 In fact, after each cleanse, my skin felt soothed and nourished—none of that tight feel. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025 Every item was intentionally crafted to not only pair perfectly with our smoothies, but to embody our vision of making the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, all while celebrating the delicious and nutritious flavors and convenience our guests love. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nourish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
Verb
  • This team is once again dealing with turnover at offensive coordinator, with Kevin Patullo promoted over the offseason to replace Kellen Moore, who is now head coach of the Saints.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Alabama defensive tackle Jeremiah Beaman is likely out for the season after sustaining a lower-body injury at Wednesday’s practice, coach Kalen DeBoer said on his radio show Wednesday night.
    Matthew Ho, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.
    Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The Bundy family said information about the object removed from Ryan Bundy’s arm could raise more questions in the incident.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In fact, cultivating students’ self-belief is often the biggest hurdle school leaders face, Branham said.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Through the inevitable challenges of constant change, the bonds an entrepreneur cultivates in the present can prompt their greatest accomplishments in the near future.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • These practices nurture a feeling of safety and defiance, Stewart argues.
    Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fortune mirrored Jones' sentiment and said showing youths different options is important to foster their success.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The fact that supporters of democracy promotion aimed to foster the emergence of democracy through strengthening non-state actors, rather than through aid to foreign governments, fitted with Reagan’s own small-government preferences.
    Time, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In interviews, real estate lawyers said that mortgage lenders are typically well aware of their clients’ other loans and sometimes even encourage the primary-residence language for second homes.
    Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Participants are encouraged to bring sleeping bags and food.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Dancing alone in her bedroom won’t satisfy her, especially after Hollywood claims her for a dance competition slash reality TV show.
    Eliana Ramage September 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • His Coconut Grove home, as well as his wages as a city commissioner, have both been protected by the courts and cannot be collected to satisfy the judgment.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

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