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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
wanted to nourish her students' love of art
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he willingly nourished a child that was not his own
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Recent Examples of nourish
Get this popular hair wax stick to keep those flyaway strands slicked back when the humidity is high and a $2 semi-matte lipstick made with hyaluronic acid to nourish the lips.
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Shalwah Evans, People.com, 25 May 2025
In the free market of religions, democracy here allowed, nourished, and strengthened Catholicism and other beliefs.
—Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
Its formula is gentle and fragrance free and is infused with oat, calendula, and shea butter to cleanse and nourish even the most sensitive skin.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2025
The owner wants to fulfill his customers emotionally as well as nourish their bodies.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Shalwah Evans, People.com, 25 May 2025
In the free market of religions, democracy here allowed, nourished, and strengthened Catholicism and other beliefs.
—Emmett Coyne, The Hill, 23 May 2025
Its formula is gentle and fragrance free and is infused with oat, calendula, and shea butter to cleanse and nourish even the most sensitive skin.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 22 May 2025
The owner wants to fulfill his customers emotionally as well as nourish their bodies.
—Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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To take Bregman’s place on the roster, the Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer, who started at third base and batted sixth in the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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The Royals promoted Caglianone to Triple-A Omaha a week ago — Sunday, May 18.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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Professionals who combat stress early experience fewer health problems and sustain higher performance levels throughout their careers.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The Brooklyn Bridge, a popular tourist attraction that was completed in 1883, sustained no major damage, New York City transportation officials said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Stay hydrated: Since dry mouth raises gum disease risk, make sure to drink plenty of water.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
29 May 2025
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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However, real estate value isn't built overnight; it's cultivated over years and often decades.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Once known as the alligator pear, the avocado traces its history to southern Mexico, where the fruit, according to some experts, was first cultivated about 5,000 years ago.—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Personally nurturing the relationships is crucial to creating trust, communicating effectively and strategizing to enhance future performance.—
Daniel Pena,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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This story is part of Image’s May issue, which journeys through environments that encourage, nurture or require stillness.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Also unique to its program, the AI Workshop offers what every parent needs today, such as guidelines and best practices for integrating AI technology as well as an entire lesson dedicated to the importance of fostering creativity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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And before long, fostering became a team effort between herself and Simon.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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There is no fee to nominate and self-nominations are encouraged.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Both trains offer luxury journeys that encourage passengers to partake in the joys of slow travel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The service offers a number of filters for other dietary requirements, and satisfying taste and texture—not always a guarantee on ready-to-eat meals.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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With so much natural beauty right at its doorstep, this region of Chile is bound to satisfy those who are seeking a unique experience.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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