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fertilized

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verb

past tense of fertilize

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Recent Examples of fertilized
Adjective
Under normal conditions, a fertilized egg will begin to divide after about twelve to thirty-six hours. Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026 The fertilized egg can't survive, and the growing tissue may cause life-threatening bleeding if left untreated. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026 In April, the musician went through emergency surgery for a second ectopic pregnancy — when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus — that left her on the brink of death. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025 Studies show that when couples use no contraception, about 30 percent of fertilized eggs never implant, and another 30 percent implant briefly before being passed from the body usually without the woman ever knowing. Mimi Zieman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fertilized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
Adjective
  • The status of Iran’s enriched uranium has long been at the center of tensions.
    Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.
    Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • This was a fertile area to find an offensive lineman, and Bell was the one who stood out to the Eagles.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Wall Street bankers have been known to lean on Adderall and other stimulants to be more productive, while Silicon Valley executives microdose on ketamine or use psychedelics to be more creative.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Fagnano and Pavia were two of the most productive quarterbacks in the country last season, with the 25-year-old Fagnano racking up the best touchdown-to-interception ratio in the country (28 to 1) and being named a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien Award as the nation’s top QB.
    Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Once purified, the atmospheric sample enters an enrichment stage that significantly enhances the detectability of trace gases.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Inside these trains, natural gas is purified and cooled to about –260 degrees Fahrenheit (–162 degrees Celsius), below the boiling point of methane.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The culinary program leans into Ecuadorian heritage, from Galápagos lobster and freshly caught tuna to cheeses aged in volcanic lava tunnels and rich Ecuadorian chocolate desserts.
    David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Prunes and other fiber-rich foods can help support digestion and prevent constipation.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.
    Ashutosh Joshi, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
  • As much as any juncture this season, two days in Mexico City reinforced why the Padres can proceed with at least cautious optimism.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But Boston’s roster currently lacks the type of prolific run-producer — like Devers or Bregman — that can carry an offense when others aren’t hitting.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • What followed was a prolific career spanning more than five decades.
    Marc Malkin, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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