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verb

past tense of fertilize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fertilized
Adjective
Neither method terminates a pregnancy, which by definition begins when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. Carol S. Weisman, The Conversation, 23 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for fertilized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
Adjective
  • In May, the company unveiled an enriched cost-savings plan that could see 20 percent of its workforce eliminated by 2027.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • One such idea that has received attention in both official and think-tank circles is establishing a multilateral fuel cycle consortium that could produce enriched uranium to help meet the region’s civil nuclear needs.
    Robert J. Einhorn, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • And that could mean fertile hunting ground for the franchising industry.
    Rob Lancit, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.
    Nir Kshetri, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • By leveraging customer insights and market data, which can often be augmented by AI, CMOs can develop more effective product launch strategies that drive business growth.
    Monica Kumar, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Physical, occupational and speech therapists augmented the team.
    Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Phillies have discovered a productive unit by cutting their most expensive outfielder’s playing time and rallying around three guys who are probably still platoon players but are making the most of every chance.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • As for jobs in programming, a field that’s already faced changes thanks to the new tech, Altman noted that AI tools have made coders far more productive, but the long-term impact is still unclear.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Less pure sand can be purified by methods such as acid washing or magnetic separation.
    Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This innovation purified the Ohio River water so well that the number of deaths from typhoid fever declined by 60% in 1909.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to grape stem cells, the fast-absorbing spray includes caffeine and antioxidant-rich arugula leaf extract to help keep fallout at bay.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Key Takeaways Chia seed pudding is rich in fiber and omega-3s, which support satiety, digestion, and heart health.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Data on job growth continues to fall short of forecasts, and downward revisions to past figures from the Department of Labor have reinforced the view that the Fed may need to stimulate consumer spending, lower borrowing costs and encourage investment to prevent a labor market crisis.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In the years following the opening of Lugano’s flagship Newport Beach location, the company was prolific with philanthropic donations, providing financial support to Irvine public schools, the Lupus Foundation and a variety of arts and cultural organizations.
    Sean Emery, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The prolific singer-songwriter discusses the silver lining of grief, her everlasting obsession with nature, and her new album, Neon Grey Midnight Green.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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