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Recent Examples of fertilizer
Here are 6 things to know But too much vigor in fall — too much water and fertilizer can push late growth that doesn’t want to shut down in fall.
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Their investment in Nitricity — a company producing fertilizer without fossil gas — illustrates the point.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The road of searching is the fertilizer in which peace grows.
—Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the National Corn Growers Association reports that production costs – including expenses for seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and machinery – remain near record highs.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Their investment in Nitricity — a company producing fertilizer without fossil gas — illustrates the point.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The road of searching is the fertilizer in which peace grows.
—Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the National Corn Growers Association reports that production costs – including expenses for seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and machinery – remain near record highs.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
Noun
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Refill it with native soil and some compost (and even some aged manure) prior to planting.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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It is released by wastewater treatment facilities, meat processing facilities, petroleum refining, manufacturing of asphalt and roofing material, and places where large quantities of manure are stored.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 69-year-old momager posed in a mock neck pullover and matching leggings wearing the season’s trending shade while giving a masterclass in monochromatic dressing.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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When tossed with a simple vinegary dressing, all of the flavors sing.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It's found in plant foods like grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds.—
Courtney Southwick,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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