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fertilized

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verb

past tense of fertilize

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Recent Examples of fertilized
Adjective
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus. Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 23 June 2025 The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is often the most challenging phase, especially if there isn't a fertilized egg. Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025 Ectopic pregnancies are a dangerous complication that occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus, in this case, in her fallopian tube. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 June 2025 Pregnancy When an egg becomes fertilized and pregnancy occurs, cervical mucus undergoes more changes. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025 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
  • Their investments have triggered a wave of innovation and attracted intense enthusiasm from venture capital, creating fertile ground for rapid technological evolution.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • By the time the Leo New Moon arrives on the 24th, the second half of the week becomes fertile ground for visioning and rebirth.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • All of this is to say that after the highly anticipated, much appreciated Aidan Exodus, Carrie has never been more productive with her writing.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
  • This isn’t an ideal transit for warrior-like Mars, but if harnessed correctly, this transit can be amicably productive.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 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
  • My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Nigeria’s superhero striker hit 26 goals in 32 league appearances, and his prolific form continued following a loan switch to Turkish giant Galatasaray in 2024.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Their stand of 166 for the first wicket in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford last week was their fifth of more than a hundred runs, and took them into the top 15 of Test cricket’s most prolific partnerships.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 30 July 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
  • Hundreds of these victims were pregnant women, who gave birth in the detention centers.
    Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 31 July 2025
  • The pregnant woman who lived on the second floor directly above that unit had to stack books under her couch and furniture to keep them level because the floor was sagging so bad.
    Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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