How to Use nourish in a Sentence

nourish

verb
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  • Vitamins are added to the shampoo to nourish the hair.
  • The grains are nourished by the sun, the soil and the water.
    — The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Sand was dredged from the channel’s bottom and dumped on the shore to nourish the beach.
    — Taras Grescoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2022
  • The education expands the mind, the medicine heals the body, and the arts nourish the soul.
    — Mark Rozzo, Town & Country, 2 Apr. 2023
  • So filling your time with the things that fill you up and nourish you.
    — Felice León, Essence, 7 June 2023
  • The aim is one in the same: These pre-shave agents nourish the skin in preparation for the shave.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The serum leaves your scalp nourished and your hair frizz-free and shiny after each use.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 June 2024
  • The young ones need a lot of feed to nourish growing bodies.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Most days this silvery half-light is enough to nourish the fledglings skyward, to charge the battery of the heart.
    — Campbell McGrath, The New Yorker, 16 May 2022
  • So in the writer's room, there's all different points of view on the best way to nourish your body.
    — Dan Snierson, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Always made for loved ones, not for one, as a means to nourish and connect.
    — Rooksana Hossenally, Saveur, 12 July 2023
  • That’s critical for the wheat needed to feed the world; the corn to nourish hogs, chicken and cattle; and the oilseeds to process food.
    — Michael Hirtzer, Fortune, 27 June 2022
  • This mask will encourage her to take some me-time and nourish her roots.
    — Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Many of the creatures that come to our gardens are not looking to nourish themselves with plants.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2023
  • Deep in the forest, Emily nourished her soul in the joyous quiet.
    — Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The formula is super thick, and a little bit goes a long way to deeply nourish strands.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The universe is now doing its best to nourish the connections in your life.
    — Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022
  • In turn, the nobility gave a small portion of their own life force to nourish the gods.
    — Kimberly H. Breuer, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The embryos were nourished by a milk-like substance secreted in the oviduct.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2024
  • While supporting a denser beard, these oils also soften the hair and nourish the skin.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • There are no frills or flairs here—just a cozy, speedy meal that feels nourishing thanks to plenty of kale and veggies and a can of beans.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Using food as medicine has taught Katelyn the power of eating foods that nourish the body.
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 29 Sep. 2022
  • The stylish lights have a warm glow designed to nourish creativity, a sharp contrast to the harsh glare of work lights.
    — Lily Moayeri, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022
  • In fact, with regular use, our skin looked and felt more supple and nourished.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • Plus, the dreamy nature will nourish every part of your being.
    — Joni Sweet, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Wildfire could have helped nourish aquatic microbes in the deep past, too.
    — Chris Mays, Scientific American, 23 June 2022
  • Bananas are a budget-friendly way to nourish your gut and are known to be one of the best foods for digestion.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022
  • Like most new moms, Andrews-Dyer learns that the real quest is to learn to nourish yourself.
    — Julie Lythcott-Haims, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Make time for real breaks, eat nourishing meals, and prioritize sleep to help your body recover.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • This all-about-eyes kit comes complete with a gentle eye-makeup remover, lash-growth serum, and lengthening mascara to define and nourish lashes.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024

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