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fertilized

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verb

past tense of fertilize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fertilized
Adjective
To get around that, the scientists first tap into the fertilized egg of a pink pigeon and extract what are known as primordial germ cells (PGCs)—the cells that eventually become sperm and egg. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Apr. 2025 Goby males invest in their offspring, building nests and caring for fertilized eggs, whereas females lay eggs and leave. Byandrew Curry, science.org, 6 Mar. 2025 An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025 This is where a fertilized egg grows and develops into an embryo and a fetus. Andrea L. Braden, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 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
  • So the human quest for fertilizer—substances to make the soil fertile—followed fast on the heels of agriculture itself.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 June 2025
  • In the Veneto region, vineyards stretch across gravelly river plains and fertile plains near the Adriatic Sea.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • And the pace is intense— though not always productive or efficient.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Simply put, Queen has been wildly productive at every stage of his career.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 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
  • This rich cream also has panthenol and niacinamide for a smooth and bouncy complexion.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Now, four years later, 40 square miles of river-floodplain wetlands are now rehydrated, rich wildlife is starting to come back, and the wild system proved its value during 2022’s Hurricane Ian.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • Written by prolific children’s author Millicent E. Selsam, the book chronicles the process of animal identification, showing children how ordinary places can be sites of scientific observation.
    Jessica George, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2025
  • However, the prolific public commentator is one of China's best-know propagandists and his posts credibly capture part of the mood in the country.
    John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 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
  • Twenty-four years later, Townsend had that same experience, playing professionally on the WTA Tour while pregnant with her baby boy.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • That adorable announcement features 2-year-old Koa kissing his mother’s pregnant belly, with J.J. standing by Kealia’s side.
    Clea Haran, Parents, 25 June 2025

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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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