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Recent Examples of fertilizer
Pull back mulch, apply the fertilizer, and water it in.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Limiting runoff from pesticides and fertilizers often used on lawns can reduce saltwater intrusion in aquifers and contamination in waterways, Davidson said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Access to reliable, timely weather forecasts can help farmers prepare for the weeks ahead, find the best time to plant or determine how much fertilizer will be needed, resulting in better crop yields and lower costs.
—Amir Jina, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
Limiting runoff from pesticides and fertilizers often used on lawns can reduce saltwater intrusion in aquifers and contamination in waterways, Davidson said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Access to reliable, timely weather forecasts can help farmers prepare for the weeks ahead, find the best time to plant or determine how much fertilizer will be needed, resulting in better crop yields and lower costs.
—Amir Jina, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
Noun
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Amend the planting site with aged manure or compost.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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He was accused of operating an unlicensed hog farm on his property and disposing hog manure in nearby lagoons.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This mini dress is the embodiment of fall dressing—long sleeves, rich texture, and so much styling potential.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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This cropped trench coat’s midweight fabric is a great pick for transitional dressing.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Eating various plant foods is linked to better gut health, stronger immunity, and lower disease risk.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Sep. 2025
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The mountain of evidence backing the health perks of the Mediterranean diet—one that highlights plant foods and fish, and de-emphasizes red and processed meats—just grew again.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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