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Recent Examples of fertilizer
Wait until active new growth restarts—after the cactus has dropped all its flowers—then restart the feeding routine of a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer and keep it up through spring and summer.
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Then, there is a possibility to reuse the biochar as fertilizer.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Cropping fertilizer use The U.S. used almost 20.1 million metric tons of fertilizer for agriculture in 2023, with nitrogen fertilizer being the most used at 11.6 million metric tons, according to Statista.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Jan. 2026
No systemic chemical products or fertilizers are used in the resort’s gardens, vegetable patch, or olive groves, and the produce made here—including olive oil and honey—is 100% organic.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Jan. 2026
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Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Then, there is a possibility to reuse the biochar as fertilizer.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Cropping fertilizer use The U.S. used almost 20.1 million metric tons of fertilizer for agriculture in 2023, with nitrogen fertilizer being the most used at 11.6 million metric tons, according to Statista.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Jan. 2026
No systemic chemical products or fertilizers are used in the resort’s gardens, vegetable patch, or olive groves, and the produce made here—including olive oil and honey—is 100% organic.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
Noun
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The smell of dirt, hay and horse manure permeated the building.—
Chris Torres,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tetanus bacteria live in soil and manure.—
Mustafa Fattah,
NBC news,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Naked dressing is alive and well at the 2026 Golden Globes.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the fish sauce, fermented chilli sauce (or sriracha), lime juice, and palm syrup.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No strong human research has linked the nitrates found in plant foods, such as beets, to health concerns.18 Tips for Adding Beet Juice to Your Diet Ways to get the most benefits out of beet juice include: Blend beet juice into smoothies or protein shakes.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
18 Dec. 2025
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Legumes Legumes are plant foods that include beans, lentils, and peas.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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