fertilizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of fertilize
as in enriches

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  1. enriches
  2. augments
  3. reinforces
  4. fortifies
  5. purifies
  6. strengthens
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  • Spending has been helped by a strong stock market, which reflects enthusiasm over the prospects for artificial intelligence and which enriches wealthy investors and gives them more money to buy things with.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Paper bags block weeds, retain soil moisture, and decompose into organic matter that enriches the soil over time.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of enriches
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  • That the stakes are high only augments the thrill of unlocking their working equation.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of augments
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  • But continuing to dismiss a genre only feeds into stereotypes that many have been working tirelessly to undo, and reinforces and empowers those that are earned.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The deal reinforces Globo’s positioning in the format rights market.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of reinforces
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  • The addition of cotton and raw material-producing countries like Egypt and Ethiopia further fortifies a strong sourcing platform that already includes manufacturing giants India and China.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Defensively, the return of Daley and Wyatt fortifies a line that already had two other starters back in Mario Landino and Tyrique Tucker.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortifies
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  • Next, the raw material is handed over to Talga Group, a specialist firm that purifies the recycled feedstock into pristine, battery-grade graphite.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • The disposable wand purifies red, white and sparkling wines while enhancing the natural taste, aroma and color of the wine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of purifies
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  • Assembly Bill 1546 strengthens criminal penalties for repeat DUI offenders.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This strengthens the relationship and expands the partnership between Variety and SCAD, following the hosting of the 2026 class of 10 Animators to Watch at SCAD AnimationFest at its Atlanta campus earlier this month.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthens
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