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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
L'Occitane en Provence Almond Shimmering Body Oil A silky oil that nourishes skin while adding a subtle, refined luminosity that never feels sticky.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
Prioritize what genuinely nourishes you emotionally and spiritually.
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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.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
That ecosystem is the insects that pollinate the plants, the soil that nourishes it.
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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.
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Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Northern Commons opened last December with a focus on providing a space that nourishes conversation and connection.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
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That requires attacking the system that sustains Russian forces—not just the armies on the front lines.
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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.
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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
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The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.
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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.
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Kalibrate’s program, according to the lawsuit, encourages gas stations to upload private price data.
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At present, the union is pushing for 11% raises each year for three years — a proposal that the CSU has not yet responded to.
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This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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This unique mindset, developed through setbacks and balancing a demanding tech career with elite cricket, demonstrates that profound inner work cultivates the awareness needed to perceive opportunities.
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Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.
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This collaborative approach not only elevates AI output quality but also fosters critical thinking, enhancing user proficiency across various domains.
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Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.
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Wet clothing doesn’t cause UTIs, but staying in wet clothing, which breeds more moisture and bacteria, does.
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With age comes experience, however, and Arteta will have a good feel for the influence that breeds.
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