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pollinate

[pol-uh-neyt] / ˈpɒl əˌneɪt /


VERB
fertilize with pollen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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Wildflowers have also been planted at the edges of the field, to improve biodiversity and get more pollinators into the area.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

"Bees are critical in ecosystems all over the world because of their role as pollinators, and they're under threat from warming and drying climates," says Dr. da Silva.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

She also wants to add a water feature where birds and butterflies can bathe and sip, and she plans to plant more berries to attract more pollinators.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Wild Cities project in east London aims to reconnect isolated pockets of wildlife and pollinators so they can move through the city.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Here the sidewalks were shot through with arterial cracks and studded with menacing weeds that had evolved to survive torrential rain and the lack of pollinators.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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