fertilizing

Definition of fertilizingnext
present participle of fertilize
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Verb
  • The indictment presents a detailed and devastating narrative of how, for years, officials in Sinaloa have allegedly worked hand in hand with mobsters, enriching themselves and allowing the gang to operate with seeming impunity.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
  • In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools.
    Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
  • New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Between systems, there will still be milder days, but they may be interrupted by additional reinforcing fronts.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Nonprofits and civil society groups, for their part, can boost Bang for Buck’s expansion, reinforcing methodology consistency across the manufacturing ecosystem.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Flameless induction cooking ranges, waste management and composting, oil purifying machines—all part of a large attempt to make luxury a little less wasteful.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Microsoft committed $10 billion in 2023, strengthening OpenAI’s commercial expansion.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
  • That includes supporting fuel supply and infrastructure, developing pilot and demonstration projects, strengthening port-to-port data connectivity, and promoting interoperability, cybersecurity and common standards.
    Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Think of calcium as fortifying fertilizer for your bones.
    Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The serum is formulated with a holy grail powerhouse that consists of a fortifying complex, firming complex, and Matrixyl 3000—all pivotal for minimizing signs of aging.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The great-great-grandson of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of his namesake ice-cleaning vehicle, attended his first postseason game since the Comeback on Katella, a Ducks double-overtime victory over Edmonton in the second round in 2017.
    Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • However, Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids, extolls the virtues of regularly cleaning above and around your cabinetry.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rinsing quinoa is really about improving the experience and allowing the ingredient to deliver on flavor and nourishment.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
  • According to Asylon, the focus has shifted from adoption to effective integration, enhancing existing systems while improving efficiency and reducing friction.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Fertilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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