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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
Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Play can currently nourish surprising progress on real goals.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Ophthalmologist-tested and safe for sensitive eyes, it’s infused with Tilt Calm Complex to nourish the lash line and support stronger, healthier lashes.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Mielle Organics Weightless Hair Oil The lightweight hair oil is infused with ingredients like aloe vera and kalahari melon (rich in omega-6), both of which nourish the hair, providing deep hydration, restoring softness, and defining curls.
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
The two-step system is designed to exfoliate and nourish without irritation, so even sensitive skin types can get in on the glow.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Ophthalmologist-tested and safe for sensitive eyes, it’s infused with Tilt Calm Complex to nourish the lash line and support stronger, healthier lashes.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Mielle Organics Weightless Hair Oil The lightweight hair oil is infused with ingredients like aloe vera and kalahari melon (rich in omega-6), both of which nourish the hair, providing deep hydration, restoring softness, and defining curls.
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
The two-step system is designed to exfoliate and nourish without irritation, so even sensitive skin types can get in on the glow.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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There are no plans dfor a flotilla promoted by Movimiento Democracia to sail from Miami for now.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kahana said Ach told him about Ad Kan's connection to Al-Majd, describing it as run by both Arabs and Israelis in Israel but not wanting to promote its Israeli ties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kabul said Pakistan hit two locations, including an empty security site and a drug rehabilitation center that sustained minor damage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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In October, Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba’s eastern province of Santiago de Cuba as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, with maximim sustained winds of nearly 120 mph.—
David Goodhue
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Moïse, who said she was born and raised in Haiti and had lived at the family home since 2015, described having as many as 30 to 50 guards around the home at all times.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Another audience member sensitively played Sam, the narrator’s love of his life, a relationship that reveals the long-term toll of being raised by a parent suffering from suicidal depression.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stanton cultivated a group of women-abolitionist friends, first at her and Henry’s home, in Boston, and then at a house that her father gave her along the new Erie Canal, in the western New York town of Seneca Falls.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Married Matt and Amber Barnett overcame a little bit of jealousy and a lot of credit card debt to cultivate a stable relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Garcia transitioned into the position of rehearsal director and discovered a love for nurturing the company culture.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Connecting generations experiencing loneliness The project is run by Matter Neuroscience, which says the goal is to foster connection between generations that most often experience loneliness.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But there are dozens of fine dining restaurants that have earned the highest culinary accolades, while fostering safe, equitable and supportive environments.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your 5th House of Frivolity welcomes Luna’s presence, encouraging expressive risks that feel joyful in the moment and help your confidence grow over time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Slusser also alleged Kress encouraged her to move into the apartment with Fleming, when there was another group of teammates looking for a tenant as well.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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For Kelce, the most poetic ending, and likely the only truly satisfying one, would be to become part of Reid’s fourth Super Bowl-winning team — a monumental task, especially after the team’s decline last season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The protein helps satisfy hunger, and the probiotics support gut health.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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