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as in promotes
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in nurtures
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 nourishes
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Fiber functions as a prebiotic, a nondigestible food component that nourishes the microbiome.
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2026
The Neighbor Program nourishes the minds and souls as well as the stomachs of the community.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Still, there’s an unsettling calm, an attunement to the fragile truce between humankind and the capricious planet that nourishes it.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Your reliability builds trust, so gentle follow-through can bolster a casual pitch into something that nourishes lasting community.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Exercise increases blood flow and nourishes the brain.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Above all, remember that food—eaten at any pace—nourishes the body.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Fiber functions as a prebiotic, a nondigestible food component that nourishes the microbiome.
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 18 Feb. 2026
The Neighbor Program nourishes the minds and souls as well as the stomachs of the community.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Still, there’s an unsettling calm, an attunement to the fragile truce between humankind and the capricious planet that nourishes it.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Your reliability builds trust, so gentle follow-through can bolster a casual pitch into something that nourishes lasting community.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Exercise increases blood flow and nourishes the brain.
—Akshay Syal, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
Above all, remember that food—eaten at any pace—nourishes the body.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ayton sustains knee injury in first quarter Lakers center Deandre Ayton left the game in the first quarter after sustaining a knee injury.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Read side by side, the books also demonstrate the collective labor that sustains Ukrainian poetry today.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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The first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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Look for, be with, and expand the work of anyone and anything that lifts spirits, serves justice, nurtures community, or spreads good.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?—
Tom Charron,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the limited support Beijing has offered Iran during two major military attacks over the last year raises questions about its reliability as a partner during adversity.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the toymakers’ claims are valid, Cross said, the apparent lack of oversight raises questions about companies’ ability to track how developers and third parties are using their systems.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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Their knowledge fosters empathy for others, transcending geography, religion, race, gender, and even local norms.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Research is clear that military aid frequently fuels political instability, fosters corruption, and fuels repression.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Spencer, a contractor and a farmer, also breeds turkeys with a gobbler named JerryBoy.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Decaying material also breeds beneficial fungi that are the food source for insects and earthworms.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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