FERTILIZER Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

fertilizer

noun

Definition of fertilizer

as in manure

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Recent Examples of fertilizer Though the United States is a massive producer of nitrogen fertilizer due to its large natural gas industry, the cost of it is still subject to global market variations. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 June 2026 Fertilize at the Right Time Feed reblooming hydrangeas once in early spring and again in late spring or early summer with a slow-release organic fertilizer high in phosphorus. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Nigeria faces the largest inflation shock among emerging markets this year, S&P said, citing higher energy and fertilizer prices triggered by the Iran war and El Niño. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 Hypoxia in the Long Island Sound, which usually occurs in the summer, is when bottom water oxygen levels fall to a critical low percentage due to nitrogen from water runoff and backyard fertilizer use. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fertilizer

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When replanting a shrub or turfgrass, add compost or aged manure to the area to improve the soil’s fertility, structure, and drainage.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of manure

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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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