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Recent Examples of nutriment
By linking multiple trees, each fungus diversifies its source of nutriment and hedges against the demise of a single tree or species.
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Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, 17 June 2021
The number and the quality of seeds determines the greater or lesser presence of insects, which, as is well known, are the principal nutriment of numerous bird populations.
—Longreads, 23 Mar. 2021
The rich nutriments that are part of the marine ecosystem provide a host of habitats and opportunity for sea life.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2017
Rebecca Giggs, The Atlantic, 17 June 2021
The number and the quality of seeds determines the greater or lesser presence of insects, which, as is well known, are the principal nutriment of numerous bird populations.
—Longreads, 23 Mar. 2021
The rich nutriments that are part of the marine ecosystem provide a host of habitats and opportunity for sea life.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutriment
Noun
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With so much nourishment, the Shu Uemura lipstick can also reduce flakiness, improve texture, and some women have even reported less noticeable fine lines around the lips.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
8 Apr. 2025
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This lightweight formula promises to deliver deep nourishment while maintaining the line’s signature luxurious feel.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While my dad is an excellent cook, his lunches usually focus on sustenance rather than enjoyment.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The couple was arrested on suspicion of depriving animals of sustenance or causing needless suffering, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday in a news release.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The coaches can counsel you on adopting a heart-healthy diet, fitting daily physical activity into your schedule, and reducing stress.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lifestyle modifications: Getting enough sleep, working on stress management techniques, eating a balanced diet and, as previously mentioned, exercising, have all been shown to lessen anxiety symptoms.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stable housing and access to nutritious food are fundamental for young people to succeed in school and life.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, many foods and drinks contain just as much, if not more, protein as protein shakes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This creates space for honest expression and nurtures trust rather than dependency.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Mazin and Druckmann use families, genetic and found, to explore nature vs. nurture; behavior that’s inherited or learned and eventually adopted, often without enough thought as to why.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On his most countrified fare, he’s also made a conscious effort to tip the balance from the barroom to the bedroom.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Airlines will often provide a difference in fare or a refund from the higher price paid on refundable tickets.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nutriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutriment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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