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fertilized

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verb

past tense of fertilize

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Recent Examples of fertilized
Adjective
An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025 This is where a fertilized egg grows and develops into an embryo and a fetus. Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025 On the other hand, too little fertilizer stymies growth completely; an under fertilized plant will look sick and stunted. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025 Cramping can also occur when a fertilized egg implants in your uterus. Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fertilized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
Verb
  • Plus, these little treats are also enriched with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to amplify those skin benefits.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Celebrity makeup artist James Molloy is also a fan of the formula, which is enriched with cornflower water to condition eyelashes and soothe irritated eyes.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In it, 1930s Mississippi is seen as a burgeoning and fertile place where blues music is created, as characters perform in moving cars and a juke joint is thrown together for the community to enjoy.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
  • The goal is to create a fertile, well-draining environment that supports strong root establishment.
    Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • The opportunity to make seeds more productive, and crops more nutritious either by improving seeds or doing food fortification by adding some micronutrients in later—that’s super important work.
    Alice Park, Time, 8 May 2025
  • Extending ovarian function could help businesses retain experienced female talent during their most productive years. 2.
    Samantha Walravens, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Or the state could create a dedicated fund for local infrastructure to be augmented in years of high income tax revenues.
    Bill Fulton, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Russian dressing, a thick, chunky Thousand Island, is rich enough.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
  • Avocados Avocados are rich in heart-healthy fats, and many other health-promoting nutrients.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • The weeds’ shallow root system cannot become established between the dense, prolific roots of thriving lawn grass.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
  • Diamondback is the sixth-largest oil producer in the lower 48 states and the third biggest in the prolific Permian Basin, according to data from Enverus.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.
    Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Getty Images When journalist Amanda Hess was 7 months pregnant, a routine ultrasound revealed that her baby appeared to be sticking out his tongue.
    Tonya Mosley, NPR, 8 May 2025
  • People with asthma should meet with their prescribing provider before or shortly after becoming pregnant to discuss any necessary treatment changes.
    Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025

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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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