- present tense form of nourish (3rd person singular).
nourishes
Example Sentences
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That success, and the money that nourishes it, has battalions of fans beyond Los Angeles all but marching outside ballparks with picket signs reading “SALARY CAP NOW.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
A rich stew of influences nourishes his work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
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
