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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
Now’s the time to refresh your skincare routine with a two-in-one lip gloss that nourishes skin while adding a subtle touch of color (unlike drying lipsticks).
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 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
Cooking with love is about giving yourself food that nourishes you at every level.
—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
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 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
Cooking with love is about giving yourself food that nourishes you at every level.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishes
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, what a lot of the longevity industry promotes offers drops in the bucket while things that can have the greatest impact go undervalued, Swisher said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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According to Grunsfeld, this is what sustains the Artemis II crewmembers during fearful moments, such as when an indicator suggested a cabin leak that turned out to be a false alarm.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Koenig nurtures a 278,000-strong Instagram community under the handle @theyachtfella.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 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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To manage that reality, Manning encourages newer teachers to establish boundaries early and stick to them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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But for some immigrant families, the new requirement raises concerns.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Brandon builds a fire, loads the smoker with hot charcoal, puts the pig in, and then pulls the tenderloin only a few hours into the cooking process; Sieger puts the pig in first, then gently raises the temperature, and does not pull the tenderloin separately.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Owner Roy Diblik, famed for his work with Piet Oudolf at Chicago’s Lurie Garden, cultivates over 300 varieties of perennials, including his award-winning ‘Northwind’ switchgrass.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its Bridge Program fosters sustainability and independence.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The event fosters dialogue between generations to bring the community closer together, city officials said in a news release.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even a serial murderer can falsely accuse an innocent person of his crime and suffer no consequences, which breeds disrespect for the legal system.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Turkey now breeds the felines.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Nourishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishes. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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