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Recent Examples of fertilized
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
In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
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
In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 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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Carver, a Black agricultural scientist and inventor, was extremely concerned with keeping soil and its nutrients rich and fertile.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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For Kentridge, attachment to a great idea can lead to entrapment, closing your mind to other, unthought-of fertile ideas.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the heated back-and-forth, Ward said she wouldn't be opposed to returning to the podcast to discuss everything in a productive manner.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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What’s left is a group of productive and overlooked players who seem to be peaking at the right time.—
Eric Wong,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 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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This show is effectively an anthology drama, with each new edition following a different set of rich tourists and well-meaning service industry employees at high-end international resorts.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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In a slice of rich irony, OpenAI itself began to whine a couple of weeks ago when a Chinese rival, DeepSeek, garnered sudden attention.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And, like the small miracle of any benthic shine found in sandy human hands, Frame’s prolific œuvre very nearly didn’t exist for us, but for drastic, tidal chance.—
Audrey Wollen,
The New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2025
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Zach Bryan is one of the most prolific musicians in the American music industry today.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 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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Vetters says recent research suggests that testosterone may not permanently impair fertility, and at least some transgender men have been to get pregnant after stopping hormone therapy, though the effects are still unclear.—
Tyler Santora,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2025
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Up to 39% of pregnant women experience pregnancy rhinitis, typically appearing between the 13th and 21st week of gestation.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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