fertilizing

present participle of fertilize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizing
Verb
  • Dams and water diversions became engines of patronage, enriching insiders, killing rivers and exacting a terrible cost from rural communities.
    Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • International students typically contribute millions of dollars to the state's economy, and leaders praised them for enriching the general student experience on campus.
    Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The offense and entire team were built around augmenting his greatness.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Many allies are already increasing defense spending and augmenting their military capabilities, but this is only a start.
    MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And, of course, vice versa, reinforcing the disparity for those in peripheral locations.
    Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Each item is intimately tied to the library space, reinforcing Assouline’s belief that a library is not merely a room but a sanctuary for ideas, aesthetics, and meaningful objects.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Unlike your everyday shampoo, a purifying shampoo is designed to tackle buildup from hair products and environmental residue, giving your scalp health a boost and prepping your strands for shine and softness.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Antimony also is used in clean-energy technologies, including liquid-metal batteries, and for purifying glass in solar panels.
    Kevin Fixler September 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Takaichi, a hard-line conservative who’s cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as her hero, has called for strengthening Japan’s military, and taking a tougher stance against China and North Korea.
    Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Beyond transactions, New World Realty remains active in charitable initiatives and local events, strengthening the ties that have defined its legacy for more than three decades.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Hunter, acquired at the trade deadline last season in a move viewed at the time as fortifying an already stout roster, will likely be a mainstay in the starting lineup, at least while Strus is out.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Once that decision is made, Posey and the rest of the Giants’ brass will shift its attention to fortifying their roster, generally, and their pitching depth, specifically.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Vents And Grilles Undertake this deep-cleaning task to prevent dust and hair from blowing around the house.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Blanca gets paid under the table by cleaning and cooking for neighbors.
    Gisela Salomon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But the business stays committed to supporting people and improving.
    Samuel Burke, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Leaders across the industry are fighting to combat a global luxury slowdown and searching for new ways to maintain relevancy, reinvigorate their relationships with shoppers, while improving their bottom line.
    Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Fertilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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