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
Rose Schnabel, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
But in the last few centuries, prairie-chickens lost most of their habitat — largely to the expansion of oil and gas, commercial farming, housing developments, and, more recently, wind energy.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 16 May 2025
Used in the American heartland as well as in the Amazon basin where there’s been rapid deforestation for farming, the nitrogen-rich fertilizers are likely making their way into the Mississippi and Amazon Rivers as runoff, which then carries it into the Atlantic.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
As the owner transitioned to chili farming before South Korea’s dog meat ban goes into effect in 2027, volunteers with Humane World for Animals stepped in to relocate the animals on the farm — which included newborn puppies and pregnant dogs, the charity said.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Last year, climate-friendly measures were added to the program’s list of accepted farming practices.
—Rose Schnabel, Sun Sentinel, 18 May 2025
But in the last few centuries, prairie-chickens lost most of their habitat — largely to the expansion of oil and gas, commercial farming, housing developments, and, more recently, wind energy.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 16 May 2025
Used in the American heartland as well as in the Amazon basin where there’s been rapid deforestation for farming, the nitrogen-rich fertilizers are likely making their way into the Mississippi and Amazon Rivers as runoff, which then carries it into the Atlantic.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
As the owner transitioned to chili farming before South Korea’s dog meat ban goes into effect in 2027, volunteers with Humane World for Animals stepped in to relocate the animals on the farm — which included newborn puppies and pregnant dogs, the charity said.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farming
Noun
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At the same time, the legislation would invest $60 billion in new money for agriculture programs, sending aid to farmers.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The largest sectors globally are product companies - pharmaceuticals, health care, energy, agriculture, consumer products, automotive, logistics, and aerospace.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Their statements assume that the new rules would bar killing of coyotes without evidence of property or agricultural damage.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Last month, on the Farm Aid website, Nelson and veteran agricultural activist David Senter wrote an open letter directed at America’s young farmers, addressing this moment.—
Thom Duffy,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Just beyond the epic Castle Howard in rural North Yorkshire, about 200 miles north of London, stands the Silos, another architectural marvel that is a modern homage to the area’s agrarian past.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 May 2025
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The film makes more than a token effort to explore the material and psychological realities of life under fascist rule, and the transformation of a charming agrarian utopia into an austere military dictatorship.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farming. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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