FERTILIZING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilizing

verb

present participle of fertilize

as in enriching

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Modern-day oligarchs wield outsized influence over elections and self-enriching policies.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
The money from selling the antiquities is yet another input enriching the RSF’s financial empire, which experts count as one of the world’s largest non-state economies.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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Bathed in the shifting light from the screen, the orchestra’s movements and playing functioned like a second drama unfolding onstage, augmenting and mirroring the original film.

— Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
For the past few years, though, the merchandising team has been augmenting those brands with more products that match today’s youth consumer.

— Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

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Turbine cancellations haven't materialized, and order growth has actually accelerated in some states considering data center moratoriums, reinforcing our confidence in the long-term power demand story.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Interiors are seamlessly integrated into the environment, reinforcing the very restraint and repose the hospitality group has become so renowned for since its inception in 1988.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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Pure Copper Charm, which comes in two adorable shapes, a heart or star, is a natural antimicrobial and releases purifying trace copper ions into vase water.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Potential applications include purifying pyrolysis oil produced from waste plastics, recovering industrial solvents used in battery manufacturing, pharmaceutical purification, and biofuel production.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

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According to a recent report from NuOrder by Lightspeed, 78 percent of senior wholesale leaders rank B2B wholesale as their top investment channel, while 53 percent said that strengthening existing retail partnerships is a priority.

— Advertorial, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The natural climate cycle has been strengthening at a breakneck pace since it was first declared in June and is stronger now than it’s ever been on this date.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

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On Monday, Kiffin said LSU would consider fortifying his team’s defensive tackle depth with another player.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Residents were busy fortifying their properties ahead of the peak of the weather event, as city officials positioned crews early to begin working on lining the shore with berms.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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Best Last-Chance Amazon Home Labor Day Sales Give your home a refresh with last-minute deals on fresh cozy bedding, cleaning gadgets, and décor.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Dip your microfiber cloth into the mixture and apply it to the zellige tiles, cleaning in gentle circles.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

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Many of the biggest AI safety fears revolve around advanced models getting increasingly capable at improving their own performance, a technique known as recursive self-improvement, or RSI.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The numbers don’t favor an improving team in that regard — but remember, the Cowboys should have top quarterback play, top receivers, good-to-great offensive line play and a good-to-great run game.

— Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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