fertilizes

Definition of fertilizesnext
present tense third-person singular of fertilize

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Mulch conserves moisture, improves water retention, suppresses weed growth, insulates and protects rose roots and enriches the soil with organic matter.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.
    Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026
  • These goals and hopes will set you on a journey that augments your current situation.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Effectively scaring a bear also reinforces the person as dominant in an encounter, so the bear learns to avoid people.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Our legislation reinforces all three.
    Vaughn Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Adding keratin back into hair fortifies the strands ultimately yielding stronger, healthier hair.
    Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In the biblical sense, the refiner’s fire not only destroys, but purifies the slate clean for novel growth.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Plastic water bottles have been largely eliminated as the resort purifies and bottles its own water.
    John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The location also strengthens the company’s ability to coordinate both local and long-distance relocations while maintaining direct oversight of equipment and personnel.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The win not only snaps a three-game losing streak but also strengthens UCF’s NCAA Tournament resume with Selection Sunday a few days away.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Fertilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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