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
Dan Gooding
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amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Merrell Brothers lost money by farming the land to the tune of $3,061.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Dairy farming requires consistent labor throughout the year to care for animals and maintain production, and the H-2A program is designed only for temporary or seasonal work during workforce shortages.
—Dan Gooding
billal Rahman
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
By adopting organic, low-yield farming methods and the use of both local and international grape varieties such as Garnacha Tinta and Cabernet Franc, Albarrán and Bourdais hope to rescue this regional know-how and put Matarraña back on the global wine map.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
For example, doors open for the Soil to Fork Experience, where visitors learn about farming the Quintosapore way and are then treated to an outdoor lunch with a view of the hills and Città della Pieve in the distance.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Merrell Brothers lost money by farming the land to the tune of $3,061.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farming
Noun
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Donors increasingly want to see their philanthropic capital directed toward solutions—whether renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, or climate-tech startups.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the decades since, the technology has diffused into daily life — powering smartphones, ride-hailing apps, agriculture, stock exchanges, and the precise time-stamping of financial trades.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Monoculture Problem Just as agricultural monocultures make ecosystems vulnerable to disease, cognitive monocultures make human societies vulnerable to manipulation and groupthink.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The land could be returned to agricultural use after the project is completed, Aaron Menenberg, Idaho policy manager at Renewable Northwest, previously told the Idaho Statesman.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By cultivating awareness and accountability across all levels of the business, leaders can turn team members into active participants who identify threats earlier, respond more effectively and play a central role in protecting sensitive information.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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High Potential premiered in September 2024, slowly cultivating a bigger and bigger audience before wrapping up its 13-episode debut season in February 2025.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This era saw the rise of factories and reduction in agrarian economy.—
Ankit Pathak,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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What to Know About Tuscan Style Rooted in the agrarian villas and farmhouses of the Italian countryside, classic Tuscan design celebrates its heritage, authenticity, and deep connection with the land through the use of natural, aged materials.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Add garlic to the garden for more than harvesting the delicious bulbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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Late summer to early fall is a time for harvesting corn in much of the United States.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Soak bare-root hostas in warm water for 30 minutes to an hour before planting to help revive the roots and absorb moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Through Let’s Grow Local, a tree-planting initiative from MadTree, the zoo is helping to expand the urban tree canopy across Cincinnati.—
Leyla Shokoohe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farming. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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