FERTILIZING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilizing

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present participle of fertilize

as in enriching

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This mold thrives in warm, humid conditions and helps decompose organic matter, enriching the soil with nutrients.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
Travelers who prize good food, soul-enriching activities, and thriving arts scenes will discover a destination that perfectly balances culture, flavor, and adventure.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of enriching

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After principal photography wrapped, many months would be spent in post-production augmenting the voices to create the right tone and weave them into the overall soundscape.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 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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That means knowing which sources carry weight with language models, which narratives are worth reinforcing and what is costing you citations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
There is also evidence of second-round effects from energy costs, reinforcing the risk that inflation is becoming entrenched, BofA said.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Simple habits such as purifying drinking water, washing hands before meals and after using the bathroom, and practicing good camp hygiene remain some of the easiest ways to stay healthy outdoors.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

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Nathan created an atmosphere of tension that backfired spectacularly by wedging a distance between himself and his deckhands and strengthening the bond between Joe and Cooper.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Better lineage improves simulation quality, which produces better model behavior, which generates better outcomes and richer feedback, strengthening governance by exposing the gaps previous cycles missed.

— Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of strengthening

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CISOs invested billions of dollars fortifying corporate inboxes with secure email gateways (SEGs), enforcing strict DMARC policies and conducting continuous phishing simulations for employees.

— Firas Azmeh, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
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

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Instead, Nvidia focuses on improving work-life balance and has maintained a hybrid work programme, without strict return-to-office mandates.

— Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
As new supply peaks, cash flow growth is improving and valuations are attractive relative to equities, according to Laughlin.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

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