fertilizing

Definition of fertilizingnext
present participle of fertilize

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  • Compost also fuels beneficial soil microorganisms, a growing front in the fight for healthier soil, according to Allison, who says agribusiness companies might soon be able to mass-produce soil-enriching microbes that farmers can spread on fields.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
  • That may not sound like much, but to reach that level, two-thirds of the work of enriching all the way to 90% has already been done.
    Matthew Bunn, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
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  • Artificial intelligence, often seen as a centrifugal force, could become a centripetal one for Europe—augmenting not only productivity, but collective intelligence.
    François Candelon, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Finally, consider augmenting the winter landscape, when roses and many of their companions lie dormant.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Company can further refine the reactor’s safety framework The agreement builds on earlier arrangements between Oklo and the Department of Energy, reinforcing collaboration aimed at accelerating innovative nuclear technologies.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
  • California legislators on Tuesday voiced their support for Senate Bill 872 — a bill aimed at reinforcing Delta levees and the State Water Project by directing $300 million annually to the state’s water infrastructure upgrades and repairs.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In a nutshell, wastewater recycling works by first physically filtering the water, then subjecting it to reverse osmosis, and finally purifying it with ultraviolet light.
    Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
  • When taken together in the evening, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice are said to act synergistically to create a gently purifying antioxidant blend.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • Progress on strengthening Nigeria’s banking system, combined with a revenue boost from a global oil price surge driven by the Iran war, is providing an economic filip to President Bola Tinubu ahead of presidential elections next year.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Those upgrades will improve air and water quality while strengthening the port’s competitive position in global trade.
    Bob Keefe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Analysts noted similar activity occurred before last year’s Operation Midnight Hammer strikes, suggesting a pattern of fortifying critical facilities in anticipation of attacks.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Elevating their expertise and fortifying their decades-long involvement in the process of independent evaluation and guidance is critical to restore public trust in federal policymaking.
    Jerome Adams, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The best lens cleaning services If your lens has persistent smudges, fungus on the inside of the lens or internal dust, professional cleaning may be necessary.
    Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
  • When cleaning protocols break down, those germs can spread rapidly in close quarters.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While state lawmakers have passed nearly 50 new laws aimed at improving youth mental health, Colorado Health Institute found 44% of kids who needed care last year didn't get it due to a lack of money or insurance.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • While trading away Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas certainly doesn’t make the defense better on paper, the team also acquired draft capital in 2026 to go toward improving the defensive side of the ball.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Fertilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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