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adjective

ˈnər-i-shiŋ How to pronounce nourishing (audio)
Definition of nourishingnext
as in nutritive
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast

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nourishing

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verb

present participle of nourish
1
as in cultivating
to help the growth or development of wanted to nourish her students' love of art

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2
as in sustaining
to supply with nourishment we've always been nourished by such good food when staying at their house

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3
as in raising
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 nourishing
Adjective
For years, the spotlight in wellness has lingered on probiotics, those living bacterial emissaries in yogurt and supplements, and prebiotics, the nourishing fibers that sustain them. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 For example, tai chi practitioners are encouraged to stay at 70% effort, a practice that reduces injuries, facilitates mindfulness, and helps maintain nourishing, not disordered, relationships to movement. — Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
Verb
That makes regular movement, strength training, and nourishing your body about so much more than changing the number on the scale. — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026 On one hand, there are delicious, nourishing vegetarian dishes. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishing
  1. nutritive
  2. cultivating
  3. sustaining
  4. raising
  5. nutritional
  6. promoting
  7. nurturing
  8. fostering
Adjective
  • Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
  • They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.
    — Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of nutritive
Verb
  • Companies need to step up to finance the research and development throughout the project — ranging from early workshops to cultivating a team of artists to bring the film to life.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And Italian identity is still — fortunately — synonymous with hospitality, dialogue and exchange, which are the conditions for cultivating intuitions, visions and innovations.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivating
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  • Arneson’s son was left orphaned and is now being raised by his grandparents after sustaining minor injuries in the crash, according to the Loveland Reporter-Herald.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Expanding shipyard capacity without sustaining the suppliers is unlikely to deliver the fleet the nation needs.
    — George Whittier, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sustaining
Verb
  • The Ratepayer Protection Act, meant to prevent data centers from raising electricity prices, enjoyed sweeping support in the House from all but three Democrats while all but four of their colleagues in the Senate opposed it.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • While encouraging and raising the odds of the Fed holding borrowing costs steady at its October meeting, the level of market rates has become quite competitive with stocks — not to mention, elevated inflation still eats away at returns.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of raising
Adjective
  • Because of the drought, woodland deer food is not abundant in most of the state this year, and what exists is in poor condition with low nutritional value.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Hair loss in women can be caused by many things, including your genetics, illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, physiological stress and shifts in hormones.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of nutritional
Verb
  • Duff returned to touring this year after nearly two decades off the road to launch her Lucky Me Tour, promoting her February album release Luck… Or Something.
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • National Organization for Women president Kim Villanueva described the content as often promoting women as objects and encouraging or glorifying rape culture.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of promoting
Verb
  • At a macro level, a strong company culture is built by nurturing and developing talent from within.
    — Ryan McGrath, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The minimal information on my sample contacts somewhat limited my ability to test this feature, but Breeze Assistant still impressed me with excellent suggestions for nurturing leads.
    — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of nurturing
Verb
  • Central bankers adjust the target range on the fed funds rate for two reasons — their dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering stable prices.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • FilmNation Entertainment Founder and CEO Glen Basner will receive the Game Changer Award this evening at the Zurich Summit, the annual industry event aimed at fostering transatlantic connections taking place within the Zurich Film Festival.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of fostering

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