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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 brand’s Hyaluronic Rose Complex includes Damascus rosewater and 11 types of hyaluronic acid to nourish skin, as well as niacinamide, working to improve the appearance of skin texture and minimize pores, plus plump and firm.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Mulch is a simple solution that not only acts as a protective shield against excessive heat but also nourishes the soil.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
This formula shows love to mature skin with firming ingredients like bakuchiol (an all-natural, retinol-like alternative), vitamins C, D, and E, and an oil blend with extracts from sea buckthorn, Kalahari, and moringa, resulting in a safe, nourishing glow.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Miami rallied, finished strong, believed, and these past two play-in games have nourished that belief.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Mulch is a simple solution that not only acts as a protective shield against excessive heat but also nourishes the soil.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
This formula shows love to mature skin with firming ingredients like bakuchiol (an all-natural, retinol-like alternative), vitamins C, D, and E, and an oil blend with extracts from sea buckthorn, Kalahari, and moringa, resulting in a safe, nourishing glow.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Miami rallied, finished strong, believed, and these past two play-in games have nourished that belief.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Healthcare advancements greatly influenced by AI include centralizing patient information and promoting individualized patient care (Glauberman, et.al, 2023).—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Enough jaw-dropping critical injuries are sustained by characters in The Raid to overcrowd the Pitt.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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More flexible funding from donors is required to sustain this important work.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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To bring China to the negotiating table, Trump has repeatedly raised tariffs on Chinese imports—prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own measures.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Of the traits the Bills are likely looking for, those are the more difficult to cultivate at the NFL level.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Keep coming back to your long-term vision, and cultivate this mindset among all employees, regardless of their role.—
Alexandre Bonvin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Light: Growth mindset, balanced, adaptable, nurturing, unconditional love.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Homecoming’s greatest strength lies in its ability to nurture and uplift a community.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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The initiative aims to foster climate resilience and sustainable development.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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She was sent to a shelter in Winston-Salem, N.C., which was in desperate need of people to foster the dogs coming from Asheville.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2025
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To achieve those, leaders should consider creating cultures that encourage workers to take breaks, set boundaries, and focus their energies on outcomes.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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In a key way, the American health system encourages it.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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During a hearing on Monday, Sweeney expressed skepticism that the 24 hours notice that the administration had pledged to provide would satisfy the U.S. Supreme Court's April 7 order requiring migrants be given the opportunity to challenge their removals in court.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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