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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
That ecosystem is the insects that pollinate the plants, the soil that nourishes it.
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Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026
The Pantene Abundant & Strong Daily Scalp Serum nourishes the hair from root to tip, thanks to two rockstar ingredients.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 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
This three-step regimen targets fatigued follicles, nourishes the scalp and thickens each hair.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Whether compost is hot or cold, the method turns leaves, weeds, and branches into nutrient-rich soil that nourishes plants and enhances garden soil structure.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 6 May 2026
The Pantene Abundant & Strong Daily Scalp Serum nourishes the hair from root to tip, thanks to two rockstar ingredients.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 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
This three-step regimen targets fatigued follicles, nourishes the scalp and thickens each hair.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Whether compost is hot or cold, the method turns leaves, weeds, and branches into nutrient-rich soil that nourishes plants and enhances garden soil structure.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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Its expert team enforces strict production rules, promotes the brand globally, fights counterfeits and certifies every wheel.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The company also promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nancy Kuhajda will provide practice insights about how to identify pollinators, and Nana Koziol, a Chicago Botanic Garden instructor, will demonstrate how to create a garden that attracts and sustains pollinators.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This is bad news for the river that sustains mainland Southeast Asia.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, leading with love or care in the workplace nurtures a culture of empathy, compassion, and authenticity, driving organizational success and fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment among team members.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Sustainable Ihram Initiative also complements other efforts by the fashion commission, such as the Swap Shop program, which encourages consumers to exchange unwanted clothes rather than discarding them.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Mouth tape encourages nasal breathing and may reduce snoring.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Certain experiences, products, atmospheres, audiences, or values appeal to different customers, and each business cultivates a unique environment through its operations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The narrative centers on Roh Tae-woo, a man who cultivates a public image as an everyman while working the levers of influence alongside military strongman Chun Doo-hwan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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In particular, when politicians use demonizing or dehumanizing rhetoric to attack their opponents— for example, using words that depict their opponents as subhuman— this fosters extremism and helps motivate extremists to hurt their opponents physically.—
James Piazza,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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