fertilizing

Definition of fertilizingnext
present participle of fertilize

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Verb
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Vice President JD Vance told him that negotiations in Pakistan failed because Iran refused to stop enriching uranium.
    Yarden Segev, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
  • But when a version in Farsi emerged indicating Iran would be allowed to continue enriching uranium — key to building a nuclear weapon — Trump called it fraudulent.
    Bassem Mroue, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has said that augmenting the trenches is a priority.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
  • This is all about augmenting its oncology portfolio ahead of top-selling cancer drug Keytruda losing its patent protection in 2028.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Beyond the school district, various businesses and organizations are now joining in the initiative, reinforcing the message to students.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • At Ford, Heather is already reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to human rights, social justice, and democracy.
    Elizabeth Alexander, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The brand is debuting Fango Purificante, a purifying mud mask for face and body, which will retail starting Monday for $56 on the brand’s website.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Last year, Moroccanoil, a brand used by Demi Moore and other celebs, debuted the scalp tonic as part of its Moroccanoil Scalp Care System that also includes a purifying scrub, balancing shampoo, and a conditioner.
    Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ahead of this system on Thursday, southwest winds will be strengthening across the region.
    Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The state has been strengthening fire safety standards, specifically with the passage of Assembly Bill 3074 in 2020 and Senate Bill 504 in 2024, which direct residents to create an ember-resistant defensible space zone within the first 5 feet surrounding a structure, also known as Zone 0.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Last month, the Senate passed a bill 89-10 aimed at improving housing affordability, following the House of Representatives’ passage of a narrower version earlier this year.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Fertilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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