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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
Urban canals are also susceptible because of nutrient runoff and pollution from roads, lawns and septic systems.
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Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
New water and nutrient channels form, improving clay and sandy soils with the addition of organic matter.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Black soldier fly larvae efficiently break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which is then used as a sustainable feed for chickens and fish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The shorter the farm-to-table distance, the less nutrient loss in transit.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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Eric Henderson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
New water and nutrient channels form, improving clay and sandy soils with the addition of organic matter.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Black soldier fly larvae efficiently break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which is then used as a sustainable feed for chickens and fish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The shorter the farm-to-table distance, the less nutrient loss in transit.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
Adjective
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Some foods are nutritional powerhouses that leave the others in their dust.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The healthy fats in the avocado also help your body better absorb the fat-soluble vitamin A and antioxidants present in the mango, maximizing the nutritional impact of every bite.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
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Typically, sugar substitutes (including nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners) impact blood sugar to a lesser extent than table sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 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 9 Apr. 2026.
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