fertilizes

Definition of fertilizesnext
present tense third-person singular of fertilize

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Verb
  • Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Browning the chicken first not only locks in juices but also leaves a fond in the Dutch oven that enriches the broth when deglazed with tomatoes and stock.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Simply refreshing the pot with fresh soil enriches the soil with essential nutrients for the roots.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Agreeing to a three-year contract with Tatsuya Imai augments a rotation bracing for the loss of Framber Valdez while leaving a footprint in a market this franchise rarely explores.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.
    Nina Burns, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Every photo-op in Washington, every meeting with Israeli officials, every call for international intervention reinforces the regime’s narrative and undermines the legitimacy of the protests.
    Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings.
    Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority regularly fortifies religious rights, but the justices have also been wary of expanding government officials’ exposure to damages in their individual capacities.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
  • The experiences move in a circuit of hot and cold, dry and humid, punctuated by serene spaces like the Silent Salt Relax Room, where a glowing Himalayan salt wall purifies the air.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Key Takeaways Calcium builds and strengthens bones, while vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.
    T'Keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Perhaps witnessing that transformation strengthens its usefulness to others.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Fertilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizes. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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