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Recent Examples of nutriment
By linking multiple trees, each fungus diversifies its source of nutriment and hedges against the demise of a single tree or species.
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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
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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Add this oil to your skincare products for extra nourishment.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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It’s formulated with micro-retinol to promote cellular turnover on the skin and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as squalane for deep nourishment, marine collagen for elasticity support, and elastin for stronger and healthier-looking skin.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2025
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The one meal a day from this charitable association has become their only lifeline – but the exhausting routine of hours spent standing in line for meager sustenance is pushing him and many others to the brink.—
Jeremy Diamond and Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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In this city, food is more than just sustenance: Culture and identity are served on a plate.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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Start Small Changing your diet to include sauerkraut may have some initial effects, such as abdominal bloating, diarrhea, or intestinal gas.9 Start small and gradually add more to increase tolerance.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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The researchers wrote that, based on a chemical analysis of the remains, the adult cat doesn’t seem to have relied on rats for food and mainly ate a diet of fish and possibly domestic meat.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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Cut food into small pieces, chew slowly and gently, and avoid using affected areas.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 May 2025
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Plot details are being kept under wraps but the series is being described as an ensemble drama with comedy and heart about sisterhood, nature vs nurture, complicated family dynamics and grief.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The question of nurture versus nature has been pondered in various ways since the phrase was coined in the 1800s, but local student artists are offering their own interpretation of the concepts of nurture and nature in an upcoming exhibition.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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For light fare — an amuse-bouche, essentially — Carême gets the job done.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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According to one account, the CTA has not increased fares since 2018, which was the first time since 2009.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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“Nutriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutriment. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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