fertilizer

noun

Definition of fertilizernext
as in manure

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Recent Examples of fertilizer Spring Apply a balanced lawn fertilizer as indicated by the soil test in spring after the second mowing. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 Recovered materials will serve as livestock bedding and fertilizer onsite, making those outputs part of the feedlot’s operations alongside gas production. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Nearby is The Birth, 2026, a ziggurat partly woven from bags of fertilizer, enclosing a film installation about the assembly of drones, shot in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 But hurdles include investments in everything from fertilizer to irrigation and reliable transport. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilizer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizer
  1. manure
  2. dressing
  3. plant food
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  • Traditional wool LCAs tally greenhouse gases, including methane from sheep digestion and nitrous oxide from manure and urine.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Unloading began the following evening but progressed slowly, and only the fish manure and oil drums ended up being unloaded.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of manure
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  • Recreate these and more black-and-white outfits that hold the key to chic transitional dressing.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Cherry tomatoes and a homemade lime dressing add acidity, while red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño add crunch and spice.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressing
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  • Eating a mixture of protein-rich plant foods can overcome deficiencies in one particular plant food.
    — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Lulu Home Insect House may look unassuming, but it’s thoughtfully designed to attract insects and help naturally support your garden—minus the need for any kind of fertilizers, plant food, or pesticides.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Definition of plant food

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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilizer. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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