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nourish

[nur-ish, nuhr-] / ˈnɜr ɪʃ, ˈnʌr- /


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The herb has been used for more than 1,000 years and has traditionally been associated with "blacken hair and nourish essence."

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 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

"We often go to all the exhibitions that nourish us and lift our spirits."

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“Eat heartily, Matthias. No point in facing trouble on an empty stomach. Feed the body, nourish the mind.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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