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Recent Examples of fertilized
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
If a fertilized egg is treated as a person, emergency contraception potentially could be banned.
—Caleb McCullough, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024
Studies in recent years, however, suggest that Ella does not operate by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb.
—Pam Belluck, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Although Ella’s 30-milligram dose is enough to prevent pregnancy, previous studies have suggested that the amount is highly unlikely to help end pregnancy as mifepristone does, by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb or disrupting the uterine lining.
—Patrick Adams, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Over fertilized lawns also require more water to maintain.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
If a fertilized egg is treated as a person, emergency contraception potentially could be banned.
—Caleb McCullough, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024
Studies in recent years, however, suggest that Ella does not operate by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb.
—Pam Belluck, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Although Ella’s 30-milligram dose is enough to prevent pregnancy, previous studies have suggested that the amount is highly unlikely to help end pregnancy as mifepristone does, by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb or disrupting the uterine lining.
—Patrick Adams, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
Verb
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The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has warned that Iran has enriched uranium to 60 percent.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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Uranium enriched to 60 percent could theoretically be used for a nuclear weapon, albeit an inefficient one by most standards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Organizations that encourage curiosity and provide space for experimentation create fertile ground for new ideas to emerge and evolve.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Once a thriving dairy farm, Rancho Dos Pueblos also offers fertile ground for regenerative agriculture—whether cultivating citrus or avocados.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Recent Gallup research reveals that highly engaged teams are 14% more productive than those with low engagement.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Delaware congresswoman has cautioned moderate Democrats that the tenor and tone of their comments — particularly on questioning trans athletes in sports, which is where most of the debate has focused — might inflame and splinter factions instead of being productive.—
Oriana González,
Them,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While Sanders was in Colorado railing against the influence of billionaires, the world's richest man, Elon Musk, was at the Pentagon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The style is classic yet rustic, with smooth planks, a rich stain, decorative moldings along the rim, and baseboards along the bottom.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Duplass Brothers: Rewriting Hollywood Over the last 20 years, Mark and Jay Duplass have become two of the most prolific producers, writers, directors and actors working in Hollywood today.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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New Line launched a prolific 2003 remake directed by German filmmaker Marcus Nispel with Michael Bay producing and pre-Quiet Place Andrew Form and Brad Fuller executive producing.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, the company has since reinforced its long-term commitment to the country and made great efforts to restore its standing in the local market.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.—
Dr. Sunita Sah,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The retired soccer star, 35, who is pregnant with her second baby, has partnered with Babylist to design her baby boy's nursery.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some of these patients are immigrants, others are fourth-generation Americans, some are children and others are pregnant women, but all have been touched by the power of community health centers.—
Devesh Vashishtha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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