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
Long before federal regulations existed, the couple hosted the very first meeting to form the National Organic Standards Board right there at their ranch, gathering with other pioneers like the Lundberg family to create a unified standard.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Campspot highlighted the ranch’s creative accommodations and its many one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences including its ranch wagon accommodations, horse feeding and pet friendly cabins.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
At Olōyō, the chefs will continue to spotlight seasonal modern Mexican cooking with a focus on Texas produce from local farms and ranches now in a fine dining setting.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
In other words, these women are approaching Kafka’s fourth wall, the mysterious way out—if not from the ranch, then at least from the limits that bound them at home.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Campspot highlighted the ranch’s creative accommodations and its many one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences including its ranch wagon accommodations, horse feeding and pet friendly cabins.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
At Olōyō, the chefs will continue to spotlight seasonal modern Mexican cooking with a focus on Texas produce from local farms and ranches now in a fine dining setting.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
In other words, these women are approaching Kafka’s fourth wall, the mysterious way out—if not from the ranch, then at least from the limits that bound them at home.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranch
farm
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Worth the detour to Campagnano Romano, this family-run spot features an ever-evolving menu sourced almost entirely from their on-site farm; if available, the tacos alla picchiapò are a must.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ farm system is getting a fresh look in 2026 with the debut of the Ontario Tower Buzzers.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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