pollinate
verb (used with object)
to convey pollen to the stigma of (a flower).
pollinating
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present participleof pollinate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Farmers pay Funkhouser to truck his bees across the country -- as far as the almond fields of California -- where they spend around two weeks pollinating crops.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Honeybees are a vital part of food production and contribute to pollinating 70% of leading global crops.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
They are also, not incidentally, highly useful to human society, producing honey and beeswax — both of which are used in a wide range of products — while also pollinating the plants that feed us.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2025
"Our findings show that over 70% of wild bee species, which are crucial for pollinating our food crops, face significant risks from pesticide residues in soil -- a threat current regulations overlook," says Dr. Rondeau.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2024
Powerful sprayers direct a stream of poison to all parts of the tallest trees, killing directly not only the target organism, the bark beetle, but other insects, including pollinating species and predatory spiders and beetles.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
