fertilizing

verb

Definition of fertilizingnext
present participle of fertilize
as in enriching

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilizing
  1. enriching
  2. augmenting
  3. reinforcing
  4. strengthening
  5. improving
  6. refining
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  • There is something to do for just about anybody seeking a relaxing yet enriching vacation.
    Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • After the Iranian Revolution caused the price of oil to soar, enriching the Soviets and encouraging their adventure in Afghanistan, Carter confronted rising energy costs and expanding Soviet influence.
    Tom Donilon, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of enriching
Verb
  • Roles will increasingly revolve around supervising, collaborating with, or augmenting the capabilities of AI agents.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This will be augmenting rather than replacing existing forms of urban transportation, however.
    James Morris, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of augmenting
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  • Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
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  • This means not only strengthening technical defenses but also fostering a culture of security awareness at every level.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This dynamic fosters mutual respect and curiosity, strengthening the overall mentorship culture within the organization.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of strengthening
Verb
  • Addressing this research gap is critical for developing effective treatments and improving the lives of millions of women.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • But the Jazz are improving at the big-picture issues.
    Tony Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of improving
Verb
  • Human teams can improve the reliability of specific knowledge agents by refining data sources and prompts.
    Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The end of the year is another critical period for refining your retirement strategy.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of refining
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