as in agrarian
engaged in or concerned with agriculture
he grew up in an agricultural community and farming was still in his blood
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Recent Examples of agricultural
As a long-time environmental lawyer, Kennedy has spoken out frequently against the use of agricultural pesticides and herbicides.
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
The urgency reflects the seasonal nature of agricultural markets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Those restrictions have damaging consequences for our local wine industry, agricultural economy and rural communities.
—Elaine Lyttleton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Pfingsten said there was also concern about the Asian swamp eel impacting native species, and the giant applesnail, which is an agricultural pest.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
The urgency reflects the seasonal nature of agricultural markets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Those restrictions have damaging consequences for our local wine industry, agricultural economy and rural communities.
—Elaine Lyttleton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Pfingsten said there was also concern about the Asian swamp eel impacting native species, and the giant applesnail, which is an agricultural pest.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agricultural
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agricultural
agrarian
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This era saw the rise of factories and reduction in agrarian economy.—
Ankit Pathak,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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What to Know About Tuscan Style Rooted in the agrarian villas and farmhouses of the Italian countryside, classic Tuscan design celebrates its heritage, authenticity, and deep connection with the land through the use of natural, aged materials.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agricultural. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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