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Recent Examples of fertilizers
The plant is expected to start supplying fertilizers to Latin American markets by early 2029, offering some respite to a region that is critical to global crop exports yet dependent on fertilizer imports.
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Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
As a result, prices for three major fertilizers farmers use (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) have all increased by double digits, according to Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at financial services firm StoneX Group.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The shipping disruption also largely stopped the export of nitrogen fertilizers manufactured in the Persian Gulf and limited access to key fertilizer ingredients.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Those who prefer commercial fertilizers need to opt for a special fertilizer for palm trees.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Choose liquid organic fertilizers, dilute them with water before applying them to herbs and other light feeding plants, and always read fertilizer instructions.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
As a result, prices for three major fertilizers farmers use (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) have all increased by double digits, according to Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at financial services firm StoneX Group.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The shipping disruption also largely stopped the export of nitrogen fertilizers manufactured in the Persian Gulf and limited access to key fertilizer ingredients.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Those who prefer commercial fertilizers need to opt for a special fertilizer for palm trees.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizers
Noun
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Dips and dressings can contain more than 100 calories per 2 tablespoons.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Try sprinkling chia seeds over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, quinoa, or rice bowls or mixing them into dressings.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Many use manures applied to the surface of the soil every other month through early fall.—
Tom Macklin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fertilizers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizers. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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