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
CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Called the ‘Farm Without Borders,’ the project is not only a valuable resource for low-income people in the area but also an example of sustainable farming that promotes a sense of community.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Middlebury’s zoning rules, for instance, put no restriction on farming operating in residential zones.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Others turn to technology or rethink farming techniques.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In order to keep farming, Cartanza has mowed buffer zones between the marsh and his corn.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
Called the ‘Farm Without Borders,’ the project is not only a valuable resource for low-income people in the area but also an example of sustainable farming that promotes a sense of community.
—Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Middlebury’s zoning rules, for instance, put no restriction on farming operating in residential zones.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Others turn to technology or rethink farming techniques.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farming
Noun
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For industries rooted in authenticity—like agriculture and energy—original video footage provides a competitive edge by ensuring credibility, consistency and a powerful connection to the communities being served.—
Marcus Squier,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Newsom and Bonta cited harm to consumers and businesses, including those in agriculture and entertainment, in California, which has the world’s fifth-largest economy.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Eiichi Sakauye, who passed away in 2005, became a prominent figure in the agricultural community.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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In 2024, the value of agricultural exports was at $191 billion and imports at a record $263 billion, revealing an all-time high import-export gap that continues to frustrate many.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
1 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
Adjective
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What is the economy based on? Under Snow White’s parents’ rule, everything seemed like an agrarian paradise, a loosely medieval kingdom where everyone is always eating fruit and/or pies and/or fruit pies.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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The descendants of those celebrations, listed below in chronological order for the year, honor agrarian histories and promote unique regional foods, with pop concerts, giant anthropomorphic vegetables, and eating contests.—
Naomi Tomky,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farming. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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