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Recent Examples of fertilizer
Beyond energy, lingering uncertainty regarding the security of the strait will affect other goods, ranging from fertilizer and jet fuel to helium and aluminum.
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Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Before the war, around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas, as well as large shipments of fertilizer and other goods, passed through the narrow waterway.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Supply costs have risen sharply in recent years as have fertilizer prices following the war in Iran, according to Aaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union, which represents family farms and pushes for sustainable practices.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The same shift can be seen in the potash industry, a major source for fertilizer.
—Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
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Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Before the war, around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas, as well as large shipments of fertilizer and other goods, passed through the narrow waterway.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Supply costs have risen sharply in recent years as have fertilizer prices following the war in Iran, according to Aaron Lehman, president of the Iowa Farmers Union, which represents family farms and pushes for sustainable practices.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The same shift can be seen in the potash industry, a major source for fertilizer.
—Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
Noun
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This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Problems begin when fertilizer, livestock manure, septic waste and industrial runoff wash into rivers and groundwater.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Vacation dressing doesn't get much easier than this outfit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Typically, summer dressing requires significant wardrobe adjustments as the weather outside takes a turn for the sweltering.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Focus on whole foods The best place to get fiber is from plant foods.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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