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fertilized

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verb

past tense of fertilize

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Recent Examples of fertilized
Adjective
On the other hand, too little fertilizer stymies growth completely; an under fertilized plant will look sick and stunted. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025 Cramping can also occur when a fertilized egg implants in your uterus. Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for fertilized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
Verb
  • Plus, these little treats are also enriched with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid to amplify those skin benefits.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Celebrity makeup artist James Molloy is also a fan of the formula, which is enriched with cornflower water to condition eyelashes and soothe irritated eyes.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Manufacturing is a fertile ground for AI applications.
    John Clemons, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Social media platforms like TikTok have become fertile ground for unfounded theories that President Donald Trump will declare martial law on April 20 — despite any supporting evidence.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ishiba should remind Trump that while the U.S. built an innovative and productive economy, Asia holds the deed.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Now Washington’s franchise player, Daniels had one of the most poised and productive rookie seasons in NFL history.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Or the state could create a dedicated fund for local infrastructure to be augmented in years of high income tax revenues.
    Bill Fulton, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The main living areas are located on the ground and second floors, offering expansive reception rooms, intricate plasterwork, and rich period details that have been carefully restored and elevated under Kime’s discerning eye and commitment to authenticity.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Video Other rich countries have not filled the gap.
    Declan Walsh, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The prolific interest around natural wines in the past decade has permitted a new audience for organic wines as many natural wines are a result of organic practices, even if they may not be certified organic.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Don Mischer, a prolific live event director and 15-time Emmy winner, died April 11, Variety has confirmed.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.
    Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Her doctor reassured her treatment options existed for pregnant women, and in her first trimester, Louis began chemotherapy for de novo metastatic breast cancer, which had also spread to her liver.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
  • That’s why experts recommend pregnant mothers and anyone who will be around the baby to get vaccinated.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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