FERTILIZER Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilizer

noun

Definition of fertilizer

as in manure

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Recent Examples of fertilizer Rising fertilizer costs and falling remittances also are straining these smaller economies. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Sprays to control Asian psyllids are needed, along with minor nutrient and traditional fertilizer applications. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Fertilizing Too Often Applying too much fertilizer can burn the lawn or lead to rapid, weak growth and excessive thatch buildup, according to Walts. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 According to Japanese government statistics cited in a Toyomi Fish Museum article, as recently as 2020 more than 70% of sardines were used for nonedible purposes, such as oil, fertilizer and fish feed. — Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilizer

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Synthetic fertilizers are more likely to cause fertilizer burn than applications of aged manure, compost, or organic fertilizers.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
Hand weeding, rototilling, regrading to fill low spots, adding soil enhancements (manure) and finally seeding and watering.

— DP Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of manure

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Many stars, including Hathaway, have been embracing maternity dressing that shows off their bumps, rather than eclipsing them with boxy silhouettes.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
All of the food is made fresh, in-house, with high-quality ingredients, including the dressings and sandwich topping, such as their hummus, tzatziki, pesto, and more.

— Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of dressing

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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
Fiber supplements can help increase intake, but whole plant foods remain the best source.

— Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026

Definition of plant food

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