nourish

Example Sentences

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These microbes generate metabolic byproducts that nourish intestinal cells and support their normal function.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The coziness comes from structure: meals designed to nourish through cold months, to make use of preserved ingredients, to create warmth without extravagance.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

It’s a time to hibernate, rest and nourish yourself in preparation for the year of parties ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

There are no secret economies that nourish the poor; on the contrary, there are a host of special costs.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich