FERTILIZE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilize

verb

Definition of fertilize

as in to enrich

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Recent Examples of fertilize Choose a spot with at least 6 hours of full sun, water them regularly, and fertilize every three weeks. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Instead, fertilize the area encompassing the plant. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 After a female deposits her eggs into this tunnel, the male will fertilize them. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 June 2026 Maybe 10 out of 13 will fertilize. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilize

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Gas seeps out of the magma and diffuses into the atmosphere, in theory enriching it in oxygen, silicon hydride and silicon monoxide, while going the other way the magma absorbs ammonia, methane and water vapor from the atmosphere.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 July 2026
His extraordinary talent and professionalism enriched countless productions and inspired generations of filmmakers and performers.

— Chris Morris, Variety, 13 July 2026

Definition of enrich

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Investments Dividends, bond interest, CD earnings, rental income and other investments can help supplement your retirement income and, over time, build wealth that supports your financial goals.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 9 July 2026
The Ojai will supplement Waymo’s fleet of Jaguar I-Paces, the company said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of supplement

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In order to fortify their reputation and show potential clients just how legitimate the business’ offerings were, the team quickly applied and received official accreditations.

— William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026
The Gulf has made significant progress in fortifying its cyber resilience and digital infrastructure, but many argue that its insurance frameworks have not kept pace with the growing systemic risks posed by today’s cybercriminals.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Definition of fortify

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The discovery of the buckling columns launched a major effort to shore up — or reinforce — the building’s weakest points, with crews using emergency jacks and installing new steel supports.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Ship operators are favoring the Iranian route over the corridor along Oman’s coast, reinforcing the impact of the tanker attacks earlier this week, according to the trade intelligence firm Kpler.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of reinforce

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Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Definition of purify

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The odor comes from the spadix, which heats up to about 98 degrees to strengthen the smell.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
For Sudduth, the festival’s long-term success will be measured not only by attendance but by its ability to strengthen 18th & Vine as a destination and encourage visitors to return year after year.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of strengthen

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The traditional boundaries between work and life dissolved as workers tried to maintain productivity through economic upheaval, all while decontaminating groceries and managing their children’s online classes.

— Tess Lawrence, Harvard Business Review, 1 July 2026
The wire seals certify a vessel had either been decontaminated and inspected for invasive species or was last launched in the Lake Tahoe basin, agency officials said in a news release.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026

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