- present tense form of nourish (3rd person singular).
nourishes
Example Sentences
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A rich stew of influences nourishes his work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
“Chile is the reality that I understand, and, above all, that nourishes us. I like to travel and go on tour, but I hope things always happen here, with the people we know here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Ammonium not only helps these bacteria thrive but also nourishes algae and, by extension, the creatures that depend on them.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
A free press that deals in facts and promotes diverse viewpoints is the water that nourishes a healthy democracy.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2025
The society has produced and nourishes a psychology which brings out the lowest, most base part of human beings.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
