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Recent Examples of fertilizer
The phosphorus comes from a variety of sources, but Spiewak highlighted fertilizer runoff.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
On their own, of course, most of these Hollywood government-coverup tales are harmless and even welcome entertainments, fertilizer for the human imagination.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2025
Before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the U.S. imported several key commodities from Russia, including crude oil, refined petroleum products, metals like aluminum and palladium, and fertilizer.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Smart farming solutions optimize waste, water, fertilizer and pesticide use.
—Somdip Dey, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
On their own, of course, most of these Hollywood government-coverup tales are harmless and even welcome entertainments, fertilizer for the human imagination.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2025
Before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the U.S. imported several key commodities from Russia, including crude oil, refined petroleum products, metals like aluminum and palladium, and fertilizer.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Smart farming solutions optimize waste, water, fertilizer and pesticide use.
—Somdip Dey, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
Noun
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The caveat is that manure often has a high nitrogen and salt content that potentially burns plants and causes other issues.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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The contamination can occur because of sewage, manure or storm runoff.—
Shreya Srinivasan,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The pandemic shook the very seams of corporate dressing.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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The Wales family’s off-duty attire emphasizes muted tones and an elevated sense of casual dressing.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Linoleic acid is found in seed oils such as soybean and corn oil, as well as plant foods, according to a press release from the American Society for Nutrition.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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In terms of food factors that may help improve egg quality, most of the research is centered around the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes plant foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and olive oil as well as lean animal proteins (like poultry and seafood) and dairy.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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