nourish
verb (used with object)
to sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.
are nourishing
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present progressiveof nourish.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Nearby stood a placard reading, ”We are nourishing you and we are dying.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
While arepas may not be as widely recognized as some other appetizers, they are a beloved food throughout South America that are nourishing, incredibly flavorful, wildly customizable and even naturally gluten-free.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2023
CancerFashionista’s Berry highlights the foundations and lip glosses from SaltyGirl that are made with shea butter and coconut oil that are nourishing.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 19, 2020
We wouldn’t ordinarily endorse grooming products for children, but these sea salt sprays are nourishing, work with all hair textures, and turn any child into a shimmer-headed mermaid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2017
When I get the cows and chickens back in, I can give him fresh milk and eggs to eat; they are nourishing and easy to digest.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
