fertilizing

Definition of fertilizingnext
present participle of fertilize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizing
Verb
  • Almond extract holds center stage, enriching treats with its creamy, nutty, and almost cherry-like bouquet.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
  • In honor of a quarter-century of empowering students, enriching the community and advancing academic excellence, Santiago Canyon College hosted its 25th Anniversary Gala in November, an event that raised a net $124,000 in support of the Santiago Canyon College Foundation.
    Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Preservation was part of the conversation when the two connected, but both were also focused on revitalization and augmenting the structure’s old-world charms with something fresh and modern.
    Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The nearly 14-year transit is augmenting the world and our lives.
    Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As Morrison pointed out, representations and practices can be mutually reinforcing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Jan. 2026
  • By Saturday, a reinforcing shot of arctic air will sweep across Texas from northeast to southwest.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Crews continue to work in the crash site around Grade Lane, just south of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, hauling away contaminated soil, purifying water and repairing roadways.
    Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
  • For example, those that change the cooling solution or solvent, which is typically used in the process of separating and purifying nuclear materials.
    Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • In an era of instant answers, strengthening critical thinking means resisting automation.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • While strengthening the midfield is a priority, United want a defensive leader and will be weighing up their options for what’s likely to be a four-man defence now Ruben Amorim has departed.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Canada’s defense commitment Canada has spent nearly a billion dollars fortifying its southern border.
    Paula Newton, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Shifting the team’s focus to 2027 Hayes’s attention will soon shift to fortifying her roster with the strongest candidates for World Cup qualifiers this year.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • My mom also notes the importance of always properly cleaning your cashmere and other garments before putting them away for the season.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The most common danger is getting an infection from not properly cleaning your spa after every use.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The organization is also tasked with improving coordination between government agencies and other stakeholders.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Meantime road crews have been working nonstop since Sunday and conditions were improving Monday night, but drivers are still being urged to stay off the roads and travel cautiously as snow continues to fall.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Fertilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizing. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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