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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
Cooking with love is about giving yourself food that nourishes you at every level.
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Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
—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
Demi Lovato, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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According to Cubalex, a nonprofit organization that promotes human rights, nearly 160 protests have been reported across Cuba since March 6.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The organization is a movement with Christian ties that promotes peace, justice and equality.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn – amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action – gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Pet owners face a maximum fine of $500 and up to six months in county jail if the pet dies or sustains a significant physical injury while left unattended in the vehicle.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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That mulch covering the not-so-lovely fabric traps wayward weed seeds and nurtures them.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 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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Haller encourages anyone with an early or strong family history of colon cancer to talk to their doctor and get screened even earlier.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thompson's attorney, Lee Merritt, disputes the department's findings and said the video raises broader concerns about police policy.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Gulf’s involvement raises the specter of the conflict expanding amid a push to reopen the strait.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Far from being confessional, the women of Under a Pannonian Sky present a poetic idiom that cultivates silence and irony, one that is haunted by history and personal tragedy without being beholden to identity.—
Ange Mlinko,
The New York Review of Books,
19 Mar. 2026
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Research shows that embracing discomfort cultivates personal growth.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ongoing feedback also fosters open communication and shows that managers are invested in their team’s success.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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One reason why feeling a connection with nature may be linked to well-being is that nature connectedness fosters mindfulness – the ability to be present and attentive.—
Lea Barbett,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Curiosity breeds knowledge, and knowledge breeds resilience.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2026
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Success breeds a kind of intoxicating confidence.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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