farms 1 of 2

plural of farm
as in ranches
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock a farm that has been in the same family for five generations

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verb

present tense third-person singular of farm
as in plants
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 farms
Noun
For our members, the CSA is a direct connection to the farms and farmers who grow our food. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 And those singers drew on the stories told to children at bedtime, or by soldiers on the march, by people at work on farms and fishing boats, in kitchens and at looms. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Chicago businessman La Verne Noyes made a fortune in manufacturing steel windmills that were used to pump groundwater on farms across the Midwest. Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 In this recent expansion, private schools have opened in farms and barns, addiction treatment centers, co-working spaces, people’s homes and parks, ProPublica’s review of 13 states found. Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 Wild trout near Scottish salmon farms are reportedly growing up to 20 lbs. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Not even foundations are visible, and a long gravel road toward that part of the island leads past occasional farms and vast swaths of emptiness and then, finally, to a muddy riverbank thick with mosquitos. Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Then the farms were abandoned, the forests grew back and the deer returned. John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The rolling hills and pastureland of Vernon County are home to the highest concentration of organic farms in the state. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Verb
Today the winery farms more than 380 acres across Napa Valley, with vineyards in Rutherford, Carneros and Capell Valley, giving it access to dramatically different growing conditions depending on the variety. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The brainchild of Marie Emerson, who farms with her husband, Dell, at Wescogus Wild Blueberry, the center educates visitors about the fruit’s history. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026 Jim Falk, who sells seeds and grows crops on a 700-acre farm in western Minnesota with his son, farms specialty soybeans for customers overseas. Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 Hudgins said the canning association’s average grower farms about 40 acres of peaches plus another crop, such as almonds or walnuts. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Staff also farms about 1,500 acres of row crop, like corn and sorghum sudan, and small grains, like wheat and oats. Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026 Joe farms about 700 acres of mostly corn and soybeans, some surrounding the vineyard and others within 4 miles of the vineyard. Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026 Jon Peacock also farms in Randolph County. Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 Mike farms 700 acres of almond trees throughout San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties with his son, Erik. Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farms
Noun
  • After emancipation, many became cowboys, doing similar work on farms and ranches.
    Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Midwest Living, 19 July 2026
  • Railroad tracks took the place of the river; ranches, live oaks and Spanish moss replaced California’s mountains and open scrubland.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • The Odyssey without gods is a bold twist on the source material, but Nolan plants the seeds throughout his adaptation.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Knowing which plants toxic to dogs are in your space is the first step toward keeping them safe.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • The Huntington cultivates them on-site and has distributed many to botanic gardens and zoos across the country.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • This mutually beneficial relationship strengthens organizational learning, cultivates stronger leaders, and promotes collaborative teams, ultimately positioning companies for long-term success in a rapidly changing world.
    Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Local producer Tsar Nicoulai Caviar raises and harvests its own caviar across its seven fisheries around the area.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Chet Anderson harvests flowers by hand for Fresh Herb Company.
    Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026

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“Farms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farms. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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