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Recent Examples of fertilizer
Hollies benefit from a light application of slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Tough credit conditions are forcing those with limited cash flows to make decisions about what acres to plant and how much fertilizer to buy, economists say.
—Tom Polansek, Reuters, 4 Feb. 2026
From fertilizers and farm machinery to processing plants, refrigeration and transport, nearly every calorie consumed is underpinned by energy-intensive infrastructure.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Tough credit conditions are forcing those with limited cash flows to make decisions about what acres to plant and how much fertilizer to buy, economists say.
—Tom Polansek, Reuters, 4 Feb. 2026
From fertilizers and farm machinery to processing plants, refrigeration and transport, nearly every calorie consumed is underpinned by energy-intensive infrastructure.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
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The Winneshiek County dairy with about 330 head of dairy cattle has been cited for two previous fish kill incidents, where manure leaked from the operation into a tributary of Dry Run Creek.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
10 Feb. 2026
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Keep the plant three or more feet from the home and prepare the ground with compost, peat moss or manure.—
Tom Macklin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instacart data shows sharp pre-game jumps in purchases of Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, salsa and queso, with chips close behind — proof that bold, shareable flavors continue to define Super Bowl Sunday spreads.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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This is commonly used in medical dressings today.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To do this, add a balanced organic fertilizer to the soil or use a water-soluble plant food once per week.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, plant foods such as fries, refined grains, and sweet foods are associated with greater weight gain.14 5.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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