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nourish

[nur-ish, nuhr-] / ˈnɜr ɪʃ, ˈnʌr- /


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"It's important we have people in our life and it's important these relationships are positive and nourish our lives," Ding adds.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“They were community builders, they were people who wanted to nourish you in every way, and they were so good at it.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Margo’s body is a survival tool; this reminds us that everything she does with her body is to nourish and shelter her family.

From Salon May 4, 2026

That has been exacerbated, she said, by homeowners’ failure to comply with terms of the original permit, which required them to provide sand to cover the geotubes—sand that would naturally erode and nourish other beaches.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

“Oh, no, he must have many, many tragedies to keep track of. I suppose they nourish him in some terrible way.”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

A rich stew of influences nourishes his work.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

I cook because I love to make things, I love to eat tasty things and I love to do something that nourishes people and, hopefully, makes them happy.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2024

Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see -- but it's been a mystery how the intricate structure is created.

From Science Daily May 24, 2024

Her book is an invitation to ask what nourishes us?

From Seattle Times Mar. 12, 2024

I like singing to the kalo, and I like that I understand how the land nourishes me.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

It will undoubtedly make Na’s gallows-humor-inflected brand more global, even if it lifts him out of the cult niche that’s nourished him to date.

From Los Angeles Times May 17, 2026

“You can travel and be nourished instead of tired at the end.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

People in your life should make you feel safe, nourished and valued.

From MarketWatch Feb. 25, 2026

The first step is recognizing — and really believing — that repetition is often what allows people to stay nourished when energy, money, time or curiosity are in short supply.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2026

There were plants here, in places where wind-borne seeds had dropped into the rocky crevices and been nourished by melted snow, sprouting now in this early spring, their stems reaching up.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

The weekend is almost in sight and you’re craving something comforting yet nourishing to help you conquer these final weeknights.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

“They reflect a trend of eating in a nourishing way,” said Marie Bragg, associate professor of population health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

The tablescape is also a quintessential expression of Padma, Payawal’s art practice, which focuses on nourishing conversations and community through food, ceramic and textile craft collaborations.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 13, 2026

Padma was about bringing these kinds of conversations together in a nourishing space — like over a beautiful meal — to invite care and participation.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 13, 2026

She says,The doctor told me keep warm, have plenty of rest and nourishing food, meat and eggs three times a week.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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