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providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth
a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins
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Recent Examples of nutrient
Crop rotation prevents nutrient depletion of the soil and pests and diseases from returning next year.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
As guys get older and testosterone levels decline, collagen production slows, cellular aging accelerates, and nutrient absorption becomes less efficient.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
Since plants are cued to light in addition to temperature, whereas underground microorganisms are cued to temperature and nutrient availability, warmer winters may cause microorganisms to be active well before their plant counterparts.
—Aimee Classen, The Conversation, 16 Feb. 2026
This is especially true in early spring, when nutrient-rich grass shoots first appear.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
As guys get older and testosterone levels decline, collagen production slows, cellular aging accelerates, and nutrient absorption becomes less efficient.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
Since plants are cued to light in addition to temperature, whereas underground microorganisms are cued to temperature and nutrient availability, warmer winters may cause microorganisms to be active well before their plant counterparts.
—Aimee Classen, The Conversation, 16 Feb. 2026
This is especially true in early spring, when nutrient-rich grass shoots first appear.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
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While there are small nutritional differences between the two, the best choice likely comes down to your personal preference.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Spices Different spices can boost your oatmeal’s flavor and nutritional value, without adding calories or sugar.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Gut health is an emerging area of interest with non-nutritive sweeteners.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutrient. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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