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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
Immediately, the skin feels soothed, more supple and nourished, offering a great cushiony base for makeup.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
After a decade of this kind of restriction and replacement, milk feels both nourishing and subversive.
—Ashliene McMenamy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025
Something that would nourish not just our souls, but the souls of everyone who walks through our doors.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Too much time had passed to give the colt colostrum, a nutrient-dense fluid produced by mother mammals in the days after giving birth to properly nourish their newborns.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
After a decade of this kind of restriction and replacement, milk feels both nourishing and subversive.
—Ashliene McMenamy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025
Something that would nourish not just our souls, but the souls of everyone who walks through our doors.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Too much time had passed to give the colt colostrum, a nutrient-dense fluid produced by mother mammals in the days after giving birth to properly nourish their newborns.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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Pollard was promoted to be executive vice president in 1980 and then president and chief operating officer in 1981 before he was named ServiceMaster’s CEO in 1983, succeeding Wessner.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Drink Plenty of Water Drinking water may promote weight loss, but more research is needed.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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However, the umbrella did tip over during high winds, but fortunately sustained no damage from any of the falls.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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But sustaining Izzy — her preferred monicker — is her ability to express her secret self through her private poetry.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Figgins hopes to create a space where training to be a dancer is safe and nurturing but also requires discipline and rigor necessary to cultivate students’ talents.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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On June 25, for instance, there will be a new moon in Cancer, which is all about emotional new beginnings and a time to cultivate and nurture what reminds us of home.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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This attachment to nurturing a film culture and not buying into more generalized programming practices sees the festival eye not only glitzy Cannes entries fresh out from the Croisette, but also films that have played for almost a year within the circuit.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Downstairs, with a vibrant backdrop of graphics and art that celebrate past and present student-athletes, the first-floor cafe and community spaces are open to all, nurturing cross-campus connections.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Use mindful mantras and relaxation practices to foster your spiritual growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Instead, it should be embedded into the entire organization with security-minded professionals integrated into multiple teams to foster a more resilient and proactive security stance.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Trump reportedly encouraged Vance to strike a diplomatic tone publicly.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Musk, who spent almost $300 million on last year’s election, had also encouraged the primarying of lawmakers who voted for it.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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While a game like No Man's Sky, with its procedural generation and ambition, might be more stunning, there's something uniquely charming and satisfying about the simplicity of Astroneer.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
7 June 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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