fallowing

present participle of fallow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallowing
Verb
  • The auction listing notes that the car has been involved in two damage incidents, or accidents.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Iannone says his own conversations with eBay users have prompted changes, such as raising the limit on the number of photographs featured in each handbag listing, and alerts that advise sellers when a buyer is loyal enough to merit a special offer or a personalized note.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The bear repeated the raking pounce a little higher up Duane’s back.
    Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
  • When seeding bare areas or reseeding, cover the seed with a very thin layer of soil, approximately 1/8 inch thick, by gently raking the area after spreading seeds.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Javonte Williams has been hitting the second level and plowing behind a great O-line.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The planing hull, of course, means the vessel rises up and skims over the water, rather than plowing through waves.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Fallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallowing. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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