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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
Northern Commons opened last December with a focus on providing a space that nourishes conversation and connection.
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Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Spraying a diluted milk mixture directly onto the soil nourishes these microbes.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Prioritize what genuinely nourishes you emotionally and spiritually.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Formulated with ectoin, vitamin E, niacinamide and SPF 30, Sofie Pavitt’s Screentime Hydrating Sunscreen is acne-safe, nongreasy sun care that nourishes the skin.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
That ecosystem is the insects that pollinate the plants, the soil that nourishes it.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026
Smoked salmon mousse melts like silk; the Welcome Pot, a hearty stew of tepary beans, bison, and garden flowers, reminds me how food nourishes more than the body.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
For Ying and others, food nourishes the connection to family heritage, especially when distance or language complicate that relationship.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Spraying a diluted milk mixture directly onto the soil nourishes these microbes.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
Prioritize what genuinely nourishes you emotionally and spiritually.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Formulated with ectoin, vitamin E, niacinamide and SPF 30, Sofie Pavitt’s Screentime Hydrating Sunscreen is acne-safe, nongreasy sun care that nourishes the skin.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
That ecosystem is the insects that pollinate the plants, the soil that nourishes it.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026
Smoked salmon mousse melts like silk; the Welcome Pot, a hearty stew of tepary beans, bison, and garden flowers, reminds me how food nourishes more than the body.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
For Ying and others, food nourishes the connection to family heritage, especially when distance or language complicate that relationship.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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Plus, even when cleaned, the rough, rusty surface promotes more clinging clippings and the problem continues.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That sentiment sustains the structural shift toward broader individual participation that has defined the past several years.—
Harry Temkin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Feeding the orbs To test how LiPfe sustains itself, Jobson’s team exposed its explants to isotopically labeled amino acids and ammonium.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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The festivals specialist, who nurtures close ties to Hollywood, revived Taormina’s competitive strands and brought major names such as Martin Scorsese to speak at the festival in her return year.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Still, the internet nurtures these Hobbesian, splenetic views.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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The scene of the two boys discussing Kayda is kind of funny, especially the number of times Zach laughs and encourages Bryce to go for it.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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The new standard encourages companies to prioritize direct emissions reductions across operations and value chains, while at the same time adjusting systems within their operation where direct decarbonization isn’t possible.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Encumbered by antlers up to four feet tall and forty pounds in weight, a bull raises its immense jaws, antlers tilted toward his spine, and races through the woods until reaching safer ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Bass has called for hiring more officers and defending her Inside Safe homelessness program, while Raman has criticized the cost of police raises, called for broader public-safety responses and argued that the city needs a more accountable and cost-effective homelessness system.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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As guests don waders and walk into the shallow bay to the floating baskets where Navy Cove cultivates its bivalves, co-owner Eric Bradley shells out oyster-farming facts.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Research by Gao, Niu, and Yu published in Frontiers in Psychology found that intellectual humility in leadership cultivates team environments rooted in trust and collaboration, where leaders lean on collective wisdom rather than individual authority.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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While not every nursing home fosters a neglectful or abusive environment, these conditions can thrive at facilities that are understaffed.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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There are many similarities between Indian and Nepalese cuisines in terms of spices and ingredients, and this breeds familiarity.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Using this method, the government breeds sterile, non-infected male flies.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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