FERTILIZER Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilizer

noun

Definition of fertilizer

as in manure

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Recent Examples of fertilizer Iraq’s Health Ministry said Monday an ammonia gas leak at a fertilizer plant in the southern province of Basra killed two people and injured 114 others. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment. — Nick Ingram, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 In fact, even the plasticizer itself can be transformed into fertilizer. — New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026 The day before fertilization, water your lawn thoroughly and also hydrate it afterward to make sure any fertilizer sticking to the blades washes into the soil. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilizer

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Cattle manure from a Nebraska feedlot is set to become a source of renewable natural gas under a project that could also support fuel production for ships.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Mixing in compost or aged manure improves water retention and nutrient availability.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of manure

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Officials said four devices were found in the female physical education locker rooms, including a separate locker room and another dressing area used by the school's dance team, according to WTOV 9.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Sarah Jessica Parker recently wore the top that’s essential for transitional dressing.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of dressing

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Eating a mixture of protein-rich plant foods can overcome deficiencies in one particular plant food.

— Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
The Lulu Home Insect House may look unassuming, but it’s thoughtfully designed to attract insects and help naturally support your garden—minus the need for any kind of fertilizers, plant food, or pesticides.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 May 2026

Definition of plant food

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