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Recent Examples of fertilized
Caleb McCullough, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024
Studies in recent years, however, suggest that Ella does not operate by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb.
—Pam Belluck, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Although Ella’s 30-milligram dose is enough to prevent pregnancy, previous studies have suggested that the amount is highly unlikely to help end pregnancy as mifepristone does, by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb or disrupting the uterine lining.
—Patrick Adams, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
If a fertilized egg is treated as a person, emergency contraception potentially could be banned.
—Caleb McCullough, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024
Studies in recent years, however, suggest that Ella does not operate by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb.
—Pam Belluck, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Although Ella’s 30-milligram dose is enough to prevent pregnancy, previous studies have suggested that the amount is highly unlikely to help end pregnancy as mifepristone does, by blocking a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb or disrupting the uterine lining.
—Patrick Adams, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fertilized
Verb
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The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has warned that Iran has enriched uranium to 60 percent.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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Uranium enriched to 60 percent could theoretically be used for a nuclear weapon, albeit an inefficient one by most standards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And the professional basketball front office proves a fertile ground for comfortably low-stakes sitcom high jinks, particularly when a loose-cannon player (Chet Hanks) starts making a mess of the Waves' public image.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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These losses are exacerbated by factors such as high unemployment, economic recessions, soaring energy costs, and low human development indices, all of which create fertile ground for electricity theft.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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By embracing a mindset that views conflict as a springboard for innovation and by adopting behaviors that facilitate respectful and productive collaboration, teams can transform potential discord into powerful synergy.—
Anna Barnhill,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Challenge the hustle culture mindset and embrace the idea that rest is productive.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the last decade, women leadership and ownership of alcoholic beverage brands has witnessed prolific momentum.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Hall, the prolific author of romance novels like the London Calling and Spires series, notes that Looking For Group, which is partially set inside Heroes of Legend's virtual world, drew inspiration from Felicia Day’s web series The Guild.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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This tendency is reinforced throughout our lives.—
Dr. Sunita Sah,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Another passenger warns her, conveniently, that pregnant women are returned to their countries of origin and so Alex sobs through each doctor’s inspection, worried that all this pain — this loss of dignity — is for nothing.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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In his lap is Benjamin, the young son of his brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna), whose wife Maria (Rutina Wesley) was pregnant in Season 1.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fertilized. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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