fertilizing

Definition of fertilizingnext
present participle of fertilize

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Enrichment For starters, enriching uranium isn’t simple, says former Los Alamos National Laboratory chemist Cheryl Rofer.
    Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The deal was designed to prevent Iran from enriching large amounts of uranium until at least 2031.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • As the technology evolves, so does its use, with global technology companies like PICO exploring the possibility of using XR in a more practical, real-world way—one that extends to professional collaboration, daily productivity, workplace training, and generally augmenting one’s workspace.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The fork in the road was right there in front of them, one a direction of resetting, one of augmenting.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This demonstrates how thoughtful innovation can expand financial opportunity while reinforcing a healthier, more inclusive small business financing ecosystem for years to come.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Yasmin, Hayley, and Henry’s threesome is dangled as yet another piece of kompromat, reinforcing how intimacy in Industry is constantly converted into leverage.
    Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 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
Verb
  • McDonnell said the department was increasing visibility, strengthening enforcement and expanding partnerships to deter criminal activity in the area and hold offenders accountable.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • She is focused on addressing the affordability crisis many face, protecting people's rights, reducing health care costs, tackling homelessness, and strengthening the public education system, according to her campaign website.
    Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Iran already appears to be preparing for this option by fortifying its defenses around its nuclear assets, satellite images from Vantor indicate.
    Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Abrasive cleaners like steel wool pads, bleach, and chlorine should always be avoided when cleaning stainless steel.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • This echoes the fact that lemon was a preferred cleaning agent in the past.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Is there an opening for improving things?
    Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Fertilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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