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Recent Examples of nutriment
When flights resumed, the grass, without the nutriment it was used to getting from the insects’ secretions, began to decay.
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Fabio Morábito, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
By linking multiple trees, each fungus diversifies its source of nutriment and hedges against the demise of a single tree or species.
—Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, 17 June 2021
The number and the quality of seeds determines the greater or lesser presence of insects, which, as is well known, are the principal nutriment of numerous bird populations.
—Longreads, 23 Mar. 2021
The rich nutriments that are part of the marine ecosystem provide a host of habitats and opportunity for sea life.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2017
Fabio Morábito, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
By linking multiple trees, each fungus diversifies its source of nutriment and hedges against the demise of a single tree or species.
—Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, 17 June 2021
The number and the quality of seeds determines the greater or lesser presence of insects, which, as is well known, are the principal nutriment of numerous bird populations.
—Longreads, 23 Mar. 2021
The rich nutriments that are part of the marine ecosystem provide a host of habitats and opportunity for sea life.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutriment
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Beach replenishment projects scheduled last year were put on hold after officials said federal funding was not available for beach nourishment projects.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm and the Shimmer Pop Clip-On Lip Gloss are two lip formulas designed for on-the-go nourishment with a pop of color for good measure.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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So people are getting more and more frustrated— My concern is with the sustenance of democracy and democratic institutions.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dart frogs in captivity aren't generally toxic because they aren't fed the same diet as frogs in the wild, the researchers found.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Cutting back on excess sodium in your diet can lower your blood pressure, so consider eating breakfast sandwiches occasionally and opting for low-sodium foods to help keep your blood pressure healthy.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Feb. 2026
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The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Survive by focusing on well-being, and self-nurture until early April when stars turn around.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The installation is a large-scale wooden cradle, normally a symbol of safety and nurture.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the House, Democrats are opposed to the tariff provisions of that bill.—
STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bill also includes confidentiality provisions that indicate information on serious reportable events relayed to DIAL by a professional licensing board, as well as any corrective action plans, are to be sealed from public view.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
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Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) also ranked among the least expensive major airports, with average domestic fares coming in at around $291.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since this is the longest passenger train route in the country, there are private sleeper cars with private roomettes and bedrooms, which can include complimentary meals in the dining car and access to lounges at major stations, depending on your ticket fare.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Nutriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutriment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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