fertilizing

Definition of fertilizingnext
present participle of fertilize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizing
Verb
  • Make Compost and Mulch at Home Annually enriching soil with compost and mulch reduces the need for fertilizer and boosts the health of edible plants.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Jewish Floridians have played a vital role in shaping the state’s economy, promoting civil rights, and enriching its cultural landscape.
    Jason Touvi, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Multiple forms of hyaluronic acid and barrier-supporting lipids help smooth and soften strands while reinforcing resilience.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The Grant extends this vision into the field of image making, reinforcing the belief that creativity flourishes when it is structurally supported.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
  • He is focused on strengthening economic opportunity through workforce readiness and housing stability, and restoring trust through transparency, accountability and lawful governance, according to his campaign website.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Inside church walls, some are already fortifying rooms and stockpiling food and blankets.
    Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Ideal Cleaning Order There are some cleaning tasks that don't have a specific order to follow.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Daniel recommends an extendible Swiffer for removing dust from high areas, multipurpose Clorox wipes for numerous surfaces, a garden pad for kneeling on when cleaning low areas and an O-Cedar mop that simplifies various cleaning jobs.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Strengthening labor laws, increasing the minimum wage and improving social safety nets like unemployment insurance are a few ways the government could step in to address lagging wage growth, Shierholz says.
    Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Even outside the typical April-to-December season, crews have continued working during this month’s mild weather to remove dead branches and hazardous trees along parkways and medians — proactively improving safety, reliability and quality of life for residents citywide.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Fertilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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