Definition of ranchnext
as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock lives on a cattle ranch in Texas that's as big as the whole state of Rhode Island

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Recent Examples of ranch Her ranch, about 130 miles northeast of Higdon’s spread, sits at 10,000 feet above sea level, ideal for yaks who thrive in the state’s cool, alpine climate. David Kelly, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Windfall Farms is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles. Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 For rural markets, digital assets offer a way for investors and startups to settle agricultural land and ranch purchases, which can often involve more complicated requirements. K.h. Koehler, Ascend Agency, 6 Aug. 2026 As the patriarch of the Walter family, George runs the ranch and works hard to ensure his family is intact. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranch
farm
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  • Identifying helpful relievers from the lower rings of free agency, through the farm system or on the waiver wire, is not easy.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Workers who spend hours outdoors, such as construction and farm workers, also commonly wear UPF clothing.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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