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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
Others lean into extravagant brunch dishes to nourish and impress, like Roasted Tomato Quiche or Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
The keratin protein and jojoba oil in the serum strengthened and nourished our testers' weak, brittle nails, and their cuticles became noticeably healthier as well.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Her not-so-secret weapon is the Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid, which is a lightweight gel-serum that's formulated to help retain moisture, plump and nourish the skin without resulting in any unwanted irritation.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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Although food nourishes us and provides fuel for our bodies, it is also strongly associated with mood and emotion.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
The keratin protein and jojoba oil in the serum strengthened and nourished our testers' weak, brittle nails, and their cuticles became noticeably healthier as well.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Her not-so-secret weapon is the Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid, which is a lightweight gel-serum that's formulated to help retain moisture, plump and nourish the skin without resulting in any unwanted irritation.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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Although food nourishes us and provides fuel for our bodies, it is also strongly associated with mood and emotion.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourish
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Politicians historically have used their State of the Union plus-ones to promote or protest federal policies.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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The link between the new game and the new platform helped promote a bold alternative to the retail game sales and distribution systems that had dominated PC gaming for decades.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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The country's fertility rate last year stood at just 1.0 births per woman, far below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain population growth.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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The veteran lineman played well during his first season as an NFL starting center before sustaining the notable injury in Week 5.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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Broward teachers, other school district employees get 3% raises Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, Republicans push for the Ten Commandments in schools Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, Herrmann raised some half a million dollars from investors, who included Mark Thompson, the chief executive of CNN, and Nicholas Johnston, the publisher of Axios.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Just like any other leadership competency, imagination can be cultivated and strengthened through intentional practice.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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But beyond O’Brien meeting with prominent GOP members and even cultivating a relationship with the president, his different approach is yielding results.—
Jeremiah Poff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Companies that fail to nurture it risk stagnation, higher turnover, and a slow descent into irrelevance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Giants continue to be linked to Aaron Rodgers, 41, as a potential Plan B in their desperate search for a quarterback who can both win games and nurture a rookie — with Rodgers’ first choice in L.A. no longer an option.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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American foreign policy must return to its roots of promoting democracy, fostering international cooperation, and supporting nations in need without the expectation of direct financial returns.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Below are practical steps to foster a culture of care: 1.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nope, although Google does encourage all users to switch from passwords and traditional 2FA to the use of passkeys, of course.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Officials encourage Carolinians to stay informed through official emergency sources and call 911 to report any immediate threats.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Felix said if there is insufficient money in the TIF to satisfy the $825,000 due the developers over the next 14 years, money can come from neighboring TIF districts — two exist — so there is no risk to the city.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Both countries have tried to coordinate with the administration to satisfy concerns and put new measures in place, NPR's Jackie Northam says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Nourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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