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Recent Examples of fertilized
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
In April, the musician went through emergency surgery for a second ectopic pregnancy — when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus — that left her on the brink of death.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
The two-cell stage embryo is the very early embryonic stage where the original fertilized egg (zygote) has divided into two distinct cells (blastomeres) that continue to divide.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Studies show that when couples use no contraception, about 30 percent of fertilized eggs never implant, and another 30 percent implant briefly before being passed from the body usually without the woman ever knowing.
—Mimi Zieman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The fertilized egg can't survive, and the growing tissue may cause life-threatening bleeding if left untreated.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
In April, the musician went through emergency surgery for a second ectopic pregnancy — when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus — that left her on the brink of death.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
The two-cell stage embryo is the very early embryonic stage where the original fertilized egg (zygote) has divided into two distinct cells (blastomeres) that continue to divide.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
Studies show that when couples use no contraception, about 30 percent of fertilized eggs never implant, and another 30 percent implant briefly before being passed from the body usually without the woman ever knowing.
—Mimi Zieman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
Adjective
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Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Just as Iran’s soil is sacred, enriched uranium is the same.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His peculiar, and very fertile, brain is on every page.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Soil that is rich in organic matter, fertile, and well-draining retains a lot of nutrients plants need, but some plants can deplete the supply quickly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After making the transition from nickel cornerback to safety last season, Smith was among the Bucs’ most productive players on defense, finishing with 100 tackles, two sacks, one interception, 13 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Don’t turn it into something that needs to be impressive or productive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once purified, the atmospheric sample enters an enrichment stage that significantly enhances the detectability of trace gases.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Inside these trains, natural gas is purified and cooled to about –260 degrees Fahrenheit (–162 degrees Celsius), below the boiling point of methane.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Young certainly could make adjustments based on that reality, but his language is so rich that his poetry also frequently makes its own lyrical case.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Quince version has a burgundy interior for a rich-looking touch of color.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trade deadline additions and the strong finish only reinforced that.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court later reinforced those interpretations, enabling Maduro to run for president while serving as acting head of state.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The snakes are prolific, extremely difficult to find, deadly to native wildlife and have grown to 19 feet in length in Florida.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Only a small number of writers – blockbuster novelists, prolific genre authors and those with film or television adaptations – earn enough to write full-time.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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