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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 classic drugstore brand has gotten in on this popular trend, incorporating rice water with antioxidants and pro-vitamin B5 to protect and nourish your strands.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Sisley Paris’s Eye and Lip Balm, a favorite of Salma Hayek’s to keep the lips soft, smooth, and nourished.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025
Plus, ultra-moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, vitamin E, and squalane all come together to nourish and soften any dry patches.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025
The conditioning formula is enriched with blue malva for its subtle color-correcting pigments, plus coneflower (aka, echinacea) to deeply nourish and strengthen strands.
—Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Sisley Paris’s Eye and Lip Balm, a favorite of Salma Hayek’s to keep the lips soft, smooth, and nourished.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2025
Plus, ultra-moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, vitamin E, and squalane all come together to nourish and soften any dry patches.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025
The conditioning formula is enriched with blue malva for its subtle color-correcting pigments, plus coneflower (aka, echinacea) to deeply nourish and strengthen strands.
—Jessie Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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Topline The Trump administration sued the city of Los Angeles on Monday, claiming its policy limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts promotes attacks on law enforcement, the latest legal battle centered around the L.A. protests against federal deportation raids.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Target has tapped the promotional strategy frequently in recent years, cutting or maintaining prices on important seasonal categories such as toys or Thanksgiving meal supplies, while also promoting lists of related items as falling under a certain amount.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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Several of the camps along the Guadalupe River and its tributaries sustained damage early July 4.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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The other people present did not sustain significant injuries, according to authorities.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The cooling station — a partnership among Gastonia, Gaston County and HealthNet Gaston, the lead agency for the county’s continuum of care — opened Friday after the community raised concerns about the need for a place for the unhoused to escape the heat.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Ultimately, cultivating new talent, rather than trying to outbid the likes of Meta, may prove a more sustainable path for OpenAI in its quest to stay highly mission-oriented while supporting an industry grappling with a scarcity of top-tier talent.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Lamont has cultivated an image as an affable aristocrat while spending about $60 million of his fortune on his four bids for statewide office.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The track also has an on-site technology college that is helping nurture the next generation of motorsport engineers.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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This area, known for its swampy soul vibe and original music, has nurtured multiple generations of successful Music City performers, including Gretchen Wilson and Eric Church.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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But what’s needed is a place to truly foster and nurture those connections.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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Popular online influencers with millions of followers have encouraged Holocaust denial.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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The return of blue-book exams might disadvantage students who were encouraged to master typing at a young age.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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This level of detail positions your content as the go-to resource that satisfies even the most specific queries.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Judge Subramanian said the jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, but must not give up their convictions merely to return a verdict or satisfy the rest of the jurors.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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