ranch

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 Born in Long Beach, Rosser began as a competitive rodeo cowboy before a ranch accident ended his riding career. Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 May 2026 To build this colorful, fun salad, layer cornbread with fresh veggies, bacon, and ranch dressing. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026 Turner had been raising bison on his many ranches, and saw the restaurant chain as a way to reach customers while saving the species from extinction. David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026 The interiors are a mash-up of Hollywood Regency, midcentury kitsch, and Southwestern ranch designs. Zoey Goto, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch
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farm
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  • In a dystopian world where citizens wear white overalls and are gripped by fear of foxes, struggling couple Jude and Sam are visited by young foxfinder, William, sent by the state to inspect their farm.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
  • Born in Iowa, Porter often connects her politics to her family’s financial struggles after losing their farm during the 1980s farm crisis.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

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“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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