fertilizing

Definition of fertilizingnext
present participle of fertilize

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Verb
  • L’Oréal, which was highly acquisitive in 2025, with deals to purchase Kering Beauty, Medik8 and ColorWow, as well as an additional 10 percent stake in Galderma, among other transactions, no doubt will continue enriching its portfolio in the new year.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • And Maduro, both, Juan Orlando Hernandez, were accused of prolific drug trafficking, enriching themselves, corrupting their country, and allowing violence and danger to flourish.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Liquidating talent is a short-term accounting trick; augmenting talent is a long-term growth strategy.
    Katica Roy, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
  • On his last record, Reduction of Man, Jaffe inverted his approach, triggering events for his group to respond to rather than augmenting his own playing.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • From that vantage point, the economy appears to move past each disruption in turn, reinforcing the idea that these are temporary events.
    Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The projects are expected to provide thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long-term operational jobs while reinforcing the American nuclear supply chain.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • For example, those that change the cooling solution or solvent, which is typically used in the process of separating and purifying nuclear materials.
    Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
  • One of the best home deals available, this one looks futuristic and boasts excellent purifying power.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving was founded in 1980 by Candy Lightner and has succeeded in strengthening DUI laws across the nation.
    Leslie Hoyle Guerra, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
  • His work focuses on expanding access, strengthening global engagement, and creating practical pathways that can help institutions connect with learners across borders.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The ensuing film combines soul with CGI, fortifying the lofty reputation Pixar had already built by 2001, just six years into its theatrical run.
    Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Instead of fortifying their position, the Pats watched while a few competitors stocked up around them.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Use acetone only as a last resort, test first, then finish by cleaning with mild soapy water.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Each tank holds 40 liters, and each cleaning cycle uses roughly one liter of water per pair of shoes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Corporate use cases include employee well-being programs aimed at reducing burnout and improving focus.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Lazzarini was in Turkey for talks with officials on improving humanitarian access in Gaza.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Fertilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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