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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
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
  • Yet the scaffolding that once made the country fertile ground for high-growth ventures is rusting.
    London Business School, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Hayward and a few other pioneers created fertile ground for a restaurant culture, and began a tradition of investing in talent—sending young chefs to apprentice elsewhere, then inviting them back to Maine with sharpened skills and fresh visions.
    Marcia DeSanctis, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • What sets me apart is my commitment to a new, respectful and non-partisan approach focused on productive discourse and real results for our community.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Landry was among several front-seven defenders who had productive days, but few were as productive as him.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 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
  • Shot over three years on a vintage Bolex camera, the film is a rich portrait of an elderly, unnamed woman who, born in a cave more than 60 years ago, now lives in a village caring for her children and grandchildren.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The whiskey features rich aromas of vanilla, pipe tobacco, old leather, and cinnamon.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Ugarte brings more energy and bite than Casemiro, and is prolific in breaking up play, but his limits in terms of passing range and ability to progress the ball pose a different kind of challenge.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
  • After struggling with an undiagnosed case of the debilitating brain disorder Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), the prolific actor and comedian died by suicide at age 63 on Aug. 11, 2014, at his Paradise Cay mansion in San Francisco.
    Nate Jones, People.com, 11 Aug. 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
  • Also back on Bravo, years after getting fired from Vanderpump for racist mischief, was perennial pot-stirrer Kristen Doute, now trying to get pregnant with her boyfriend, soft-spoken L.A. outsider Luke Broderick.
    Judy Berman, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Other updates include a pregnancy-aware Oura advisor, cycle insights and biometrics from resting heart rate to heart rate variability which are used to provide insights for pregnant women.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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