as in farming
the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
the forest was cut down, and the land given over to agriculture
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Recent Examples of agriculture
Khan also sees significant growth opportunities ahead for Deere in Brazil, which has emerged as a global leader in agriculture.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Among the award recipients were Unilever, for its sustainability efforts, which is working toward net zero emissions, regenerative agriculture, 97 percent deforestation, free sourcing and major cuts in virgin plastic by 2026.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Men who worked in agriculture and forestry often retreated to the cities and towns of sunny southern California for the winter.
—JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
Most are related to infrastructure and agriculture along with pharmaceuticals.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Among the award recipients were Unilever, for its sustainability efforts, which is working toward net zero emissions, regenerative agriculture, 97 percent deforestation, free sourcing and major cuts in virgin plastic by 2026.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Men who worked in agriculture and forestry often retreated to the cities and towns of sunny southern California for the winter.
—JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
Most are related to infrastructure and agriculture along with pharmaceuticals.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agriculture
farming
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Most come from Central America, where low costs and ideal climate conditions allow for year-round farming.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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New Delhi pollution hits five-year high Air pollution in New Delhi hit a five-year high this week, as Diwali fireworks combined with farming fires to shroud the city in a toxic haze.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Agriculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agriculture. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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