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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
At every stage, sensors and AI models assess nutrient depletion in real time, determining when fresh water needs to be introduced.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Prized for its blue-green foliage and narrow habit, 'Taylor' juniper is easy to grow throughout the South in a variety of soils, including dry, clay, compacted, and nutrient-poor sites.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Test your soil every few years before adding amendments, as this helps to correctly identify nutrient deficiencies.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
Fresh, intact watermelons retain their nutrient density, offering maximum health benefits with every juicy bite.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Prized for its blue-green foliage and narrow habit, 'Taylor' juniper is easy to grow throughout the South in a variety of soils, including dry, clay, compacted, and nutrient-poor sites.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Test your soil every few years before adding amendments, as this helps to correctly identify nutrient deficiencies.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
Fresh, intact watermelons retain their nutrient density, offering maximum health benefits with every juicy bite.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutrient
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The recurring popularity of fad diets reflects enduring public interest in weight control, physical appearance, and quick solutions to complex health and nutritional issues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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Abbott Laboratories has nearly 90 international manufacturing sites, including 10 locations in Ireland which employ more than 6,000 workers involved in products ranging from diagnostic tests to medical devices to nutritional supplements.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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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
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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 13 Jun. 2026.
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