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Recent Examples of aerate
This helps to aerate the soil, improving its structure and aiding in healthy plant growth.
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Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Even after spawning, the male usually continues to guard and aerate the eggs for several days.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Your lawn provides several cues about when to aerate.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Aeration and filtration unit While standard pour-and-serve decanters rely on their surface areas to aerate your wine, some decanters include separate aeration and filtration units to speed up the process.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026
Even after spawning, the male usually continues to guard and aerate the eggs for several days.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Your lawn provides several cues about when to aerate.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Aeration and filtration unit While standard pour-and-serve decanters rely on their surface areas to aerate your wine, some decanters include separate aeration and filtration units to speed up the process.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aerate
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From there, more would have to balance the trade financially, as well as in terms of prospects that could either augment Milwaukee’s mix or be flipped otherwise.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Whatever the final cost, the program is clearly designed to build both new missile defense capabilities and to augment existing space infrastructure—creating exciting market opportunities for both traditional space primes and new market entrants.—
Michael P. Dempsey,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Hufanga, who faced the Hill-Waddle tandem firsthand while playing for San Francisco back then, noted the duo’s ability to accelerate and decelerate to disguise in-breaking routes as deep routes and vice versa.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The kingdom is also accelerating spending on defense — which has taken on an even greater importance because of the war with Iran — and investments tied to artificial intelligence, logistics, and infrastructure needed for Expo 2030 and the 2034 men’s soccer World Cup.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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Crews probe it for moisture, aerate it to feed oxygen to the roots and prolong its life, and mow it to keep the ball roll and bounce consistent.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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In cases of severe infestation, natural techniques may not completely eradicate the problem and could prolong discomfort for pets and humans.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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If employees are confused about their roles and receiving mixed signals, layering AI on top only amplifies the chaos.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Outside attention on the case spread, in part, over social media posts that amplified the killing in racial terms.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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With an interim deal for a ceasefire with the United States appearing increasingly likely, Pezeshkian’s domestic challenges may soon multiply.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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When sweat gets trapped in skin folds, Candida quickly multiplies, causing a skin rash.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Olive, black, and burgundy can all work well, provided that no one color is overshadowing another—and that the overall effect is cohesive lengthening instead of disjointed.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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These machine-washable shorts are beautifully balanced for petite frames, with a mid-rise fit that visually extends the waist and a shorter inseam that keeps legs looking elongated.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The collection includes dresses of all lengths, elongating jeans, everyday tees, and more warm-weather staples.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Aerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aerate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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