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
In Salisbury, which has become a hub for Haitians who work in nearby factories and farms, ICE recently started detaining people in parking lots and other areas immigrants frequent, according to Fouché of Safe Harbor Circles. Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 Chow looked everywhere—community centers, food kitchens, thrift stores, and strawberry farms—but struggled to get anyone’s attention. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Directly after the highway's exit, we were greeted by long stretches of farms and rolling hills. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 As rates of allergies, asthma, eczema and hay fever rose in industrial civilizations, children raised on farms did not seem to be affected. Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 The two forms of lavender that make up this perfume are sourced from the brand’s own French flower farms, while metal and cashmere add a contrasting urban twist. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 That’s a fantastic way to support family farms, but lacks the opportunity for substantial scale. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The region is growing like kudzu and straining the supply of resources essential to operating server farms — things such as water, electricity, labor and inexpensive land. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Throughout history, artisans painted classic Dutch scenes of farms, ships, flowers, people, and landscapes directly onto the tiles. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
The vineyard farms grapes for an average of 80 small and large winemakers per year. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 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 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
  • The area is home to cattle ranches, and authorities said the fire is threatening more than 600 homes and 800 other structures.
    John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Puerta del Lobo For years, the best places to stay in the Texas Hill Country were guest ranches or small inns near wineries.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The soft ending plants the suggestion that David’s entanglement with Sara might not be definitively over.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • This approach cultivates self-respect, not mere respectability.
    Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Frustration cultivates creativity Frictionless AI may seem appealing.
    Dana Suskind, MD, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The top layer snaps up laser light and converts it into electricity, while the bottom layer harvests the waste heat to extract even more energy.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • 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

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“Farms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farms. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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