as in agriculture
the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
since an ancestor settled there in the 19th century, farming has been the only occupation for six generations of the family
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as in agricultural
engaged in or concerned with agriculture
years of drought had a devastating impact on the region's farming communities
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as in cultivating
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
we're planning on farming 50 acres the first year
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Recent Examples of farming
Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Their opposing philosophies on farming spark a long-running feud, with the film following the two Dereks’ turbulent, often funny relationship as tempers fray, wild animals escape and the land is transformed.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
According to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, Guy supported her family by farming and socialized with the white families of the county.
—Brooke Greenberg, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) program aims to improve access to clean energy and strengthen biodiversity in farming practices for cotton-growing farmers in the second-largest cotton-producing country in the world.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Their opposing philosophies on farming spark a long-running feud, with the film following the two Dereks’ turbulent, often funny relationship as tempers fray, wild animals escape and the land is transformed.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ens was regularly farming outside, milking cows by hand, plowing fields and helping her family butcher animals.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
According to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, Guy supported her family by farming and socialized with the white families of the county.
—Brooke Greenberg, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farming
Noun
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The president’s endorsement of Huffines for comptroller and Miller for agriculture commissioner tests governor’s sway before Tuesday vote.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, agriculture, the largest straw in the river, continues to consume over 70% of the river water available for human use.—
Pete McBride,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Researchers from University College Dublin (UCD) and Queen’s University Belfast used advanced genomic sequencing and protein analysis to address a significant gap in Ireland’s agricultural history.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Republicans have traditionally aligned with chemical manufacturers and big agricultural interests on pesticides and herbicides, supporting the industries’ desire for less oversight and regulation.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At Miracle Fruit Farm in the Redland agricultural area, owner Erik Tieting has been cultivating thousands of trees since 2012.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In that case, try to knock the population down by lightly cultivating the soil a couple inches deep around the plants.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His agrarian aptitude makes the man eager to expand.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Well into the 20th century, the state relied on taxing land and buildings which, in that agrarian period, were major forms of personal wealth.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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While significant advancements have been made in harvesting this power, existing technologies do not capture the full potential of the entire solar spectrum.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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No matter your interests, there’s something for you in this gem of a mountain town—from embarking on half-day hikes and tastings at local wineries to riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and harvesting fresh fruit at the largest apple orchard in the Southeast.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Start planting seeds after the last frost on a staggered schedule, and enjoy the cheery flowers all summer long.—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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As Dallas-Fort Worth becomes more of a draw for domestic and international companies, Taiwan is planting its flag in the ground by actively recruiting for talent in the area.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farming. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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