fertilizes

Definition of fertilizesnext
present tense third-person singular of fertilize

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Why tolerate a state that enriches itself but cannot fulfill the most elemental state functions?
    Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
  • 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
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
  • In his classes and workshops, Askin reinforces this through role plays, time-pressured simulations, and feedback exercises that stress-test leaders in real time.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Analysts at Tier1Alpha warned the S&P 500 is approaching what’s known as a negative gamma zone, a setup that can amplify market swings as dealer hedging reinforces prevailing momentum, a risk heightened as buyback blackout periods near.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 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
  • Its approach not only delivers at scale, but also strengthens supply chains, creates skilled jobs, and supports a circular energy economy—proof that innovation and responsibility can advance together.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Lastly, the acquisition strengthens Capital One's balance sheet, allowing for aggressive share repurchases in the future.
    , CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Fertilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizes. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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