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adjective

Definition of fallownext
as in dormant
not being in a state of use, activity, or employment the coal mine has been lying fallow since the drop in prices made it unprofitable

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fallow

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verb

as in to rake

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Recent Examples of fallow
Adjective
Planned in 1927 as a desirable residential neighborhood, the tract had instead lain fallow for almost 15 years. — Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 The company has about 150 solar projects in its North American portfolio with the bulk of those developments on fallow land, hayfields and former farmland. — Ayurella Horn-Muller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Continuing to cut farm water allocations is on track to fallow a million acres or more of irrigated farmland in the state, causing a devastating loss of jobs and economic productivity. — Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 A week before the meeting, Whorton spoke to water users near Oakley who are planning for a single cutting of hay before leaving fields fallow. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fallow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallow
  1. dormant
  2. rake
  3. off
  4. hoe
  5. vacant
  6. list
  7. idle
  8. harrow
Adjective
  • For the better part of a decade, the feud lay relatively dormant.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • Aim to water aloe vera about every two to three weeks during summer months and once a month or less when the plant is dormant in winter.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of dormant
Verb
  • In another video posted on Instagram on June 11, Neill was seen raking an olive tree.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • The vision not only to play a raking diagonal pass for Zinedine Zidane to volley home, but to see the future of the game itself.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of rake
Adjective
  • For the dozens of NHL, minor league and college players who make their off-season homes in Minnesota, informal morning skates at various arenas throughout the Twin Cities have been going on for decades.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 July 2026
  • In May, the Braves have four off days and just two road trips, one to Philadelphia and Detroit followed by another to Kansas City and to New York to face the Mets.
    — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of off
Verb
  • The post-op row, however, is proving tough to hoe for a small business owner used to putting in hours well beyond overtime.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
  • The $10 general admission during the Lilac Festival on weekends includes petting zoo, lilac maze, hoe down & jug band shows, lawn games, and lilac viewing.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of hoe
Adjective
  • The historic Art Deco shops fronting the new hotel along Washington that its developers were obligated to renovate remain fully vacant.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • There’s the new buildings such as Queensbridge Collective or 110 East in South End, which is about 5% vacant.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of vacant
Verb
  • The Bear Run Fire is currently listed at a half-acre, according to Watch Duty.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2026
  • Food delivery apps list Taylor Farms products available at Costco, Milam’s Markets, Aldi, Sedano’s and even gas stations like Wawa, 7-Eleven and Speedway.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of list
Adjective
  • Wheelchair assistance then forgot about us, and an employee accused me of trying to steal an idle wheelchair.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • That means more idle time for the players, which some see as a steep and unnecessary change at the most important match.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of idle
Verb
  • Before the big race, the track was harrowed, bringing it to a better and drier racing surface.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
  • The research fellow who met me, Birte, was in her forties, and appeared as if she had been harrowed by her work.
    — John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
Definition of harrow

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