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Recent Examples of fertilize
Cicada shells can help fertilize your lawn when added to compost or mulch.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Doctors were able to extract her eggs and fertilize them with Williams’ sperm before implanting the embryos in Hope’s womb, per the Times.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 July 2025
Specifically, over fertilizing with nitrogen can promote excessive production of leaves in the tomato plant, which can preferentially distribute calcium to the leaves rather than the fruit.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Sheep grazing under solar panels help manage vegetation, fertilize the ground naturally, and allow the earth to recover and build nutrients.
—Nathaniel Trojanoski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Doctors were able to extract her eggs and fertilize them with Williams’ sperm before implanting the embryos in Hope’s womb, per the Times.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 July 2025
Specifically, over fertilizing with nitrogen can promote excessive production of leaves in the tomato plant, which can preferentially distribute calcium to the leaves rather than the fruit.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
Sheep grazing under solar panels help manage vegetation, fertilize the ground naturally, and allow the earth to recover and build nutrients.
—Nathaniel Trojanoski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilize
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Edwards said most have centered their message on how immigrants enrich and renew the country, whereas Trump's remarks emphasized what the U.S. has to offer new citizens.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Supported by various cultural institutions, these gatherings now bring in international guests for workshops and collaborations, enriching Poland’s ballroom scene and bringing it further into the mainstream.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
21 July 2025
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This is among the greatest strengths of AI—augmenting human capabilities.—
Hank Boughner,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The Royals must win games and remain in the playoff mix in order to keep their current roster together — and perhaps even augment it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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The currently-frozen funds are supposed to supplement school initiatives for low-income families, teacher recruitment, English language learning and academic enrichment.—
Abigail Pender,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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The key has been the gradual introduction of a new generation around the experienced core to supplement their talents with pace and vivacity.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Tensions over the exchange led to Cambodian, then later Thai, soldiers fortifying positions along the border.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Their critical work encompasses keeping systems operational, fortifying networks and upholding regulatory compliance.—
Dara Warn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Sadly, these actions only reinforce speculation (or fact) about underlying motives.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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The current American administration, though, is the first to reinforce those ambitions, rather than curtail them.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
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The southernmost part of the tunnels near Race Street could double as stormwater overflow that's purified and used for a subterranean aquatic center, hosting activities like kayaking.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Iran’s enrichment of uranium, a nuclear fuel that can be weaponized if purified to high levels, has emerged as the biggest sticking point in the talks.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Accompanied by a business delegation, investment deals were inked, along with agreements to strengthen business ties.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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For example, strengthening your biceps can enhance your ability to perform a pull-up.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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And our change needs to continuously reenforce a fluid future.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
5 Apr. 2021
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Access to art, child development interactions, free resources for pre-education, hands-on activities - all of these offerings compliment and reenforce our future leaders and customers.—
Paige Francis,
Forbes,
20 June 2022
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“Fertilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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