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verb

past tense of fertilize

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Recent Examples of fertilized
Adjective
Neither method terminates a pregnancy, which by definition begins when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. Carol S. Weisman, The Conversation, 23 June 2025 An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus. Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 23 June 2025 The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is often the most challenging phase, especially if there isn't a fertilized egg. Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025 Ectopic pregnancies are a dangerous complication that occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus, in this case, in her fallopian tube. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fertilized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
Adjective
  • In May, the company unveiled an enriched cost-savings plan that could see 20 percent of its workforce eliminated by 2027.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • One such idea that has received attention in both official and think-tank circles is establishing a multilateral fuel cycle consortium that could produce enriched uranium to help meet the region’s civil nuclear needs.
    Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • That said, the vast majority of BDCs trade for less than their NAV right now, and most of them sit in the small-cap space, so perhaps there’s more fertile ground elsewhere.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Mums do best in soil that is fertile, moist, and well-draining.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Panchagnula champions augmented intelligence—where AI amplifies human expertise rather than replaces it, using human-in-the-loop workflows.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • To put their own spin on it, their chefs now offer burger or hot dog bars with a variety of creative toppings, as well as a burrata bar, augmented with seasonal produce.
    Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Up until now, the Vision Pro was predominantly an entertainment device for me that required me to carry a Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad to be productive — and that was a bit much to travel with.
    Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Howie Xu, the CAIO at cybersecurity software provider Gen Digital, says his scope is focused on three core areas, including how AI enhances the functionality of Gen Digital’s product, new opportunities for AI to be central to that product design, and how teams can use AI to be more productive.
    John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This innovation purified the Ohio River water so well that the number of deaths from typhoid fever declined by 60% in 1909.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The water is contained and continually purified and reused.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Whole foods rich in natural color are packed with the vitamins and antioxidants growing bodies need.
    Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Romaine lettuce, for example, is richer in nutrients than iceberg lettuce because its leaves let in more sunlight.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • During restoration, the tables were repaired, reinforced and re-lacquered, while the chairs were reupholstered and restored to their original brand-new appearance.
    Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • However, in terms of prolific output, that remains his only notable season to date (eight goals in 44 games in all competitions last season).
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
  • First and foremost, the prolific filmmaker — The Stranger is his 24th feature since his debut, See the Sea, was released in 1997 — finds an exquisite way to transform Camus’ words into pictures.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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