farmwork

noun

as in farming

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Recent Examples of farmwork Torn between toiling away at farmwork, his corrective swimming lessons, and learning music from a local organist — the elderly Michel (Alexandre Astier, Clichy’s former directing partner), who shows him more kindness than most — Christophe’s world gradually widens. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 May 2026 Every year, hundreds of thousands of foreign laborers are drawn to America by the promise of steady, seasonal farmwork through the H-2A program. — Max Blau, ProPublica, 5 Feb. 2026 The most popular images depicting families are centered around nature and farmwork, leaving out indoor bonding activities like sharing meals, getting ready for work and school, playing games and shopping. — William Jones, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 The Cultural Revolution then saw universities closed or radically repurposed, graduate training halted, and many scientists exiled to the countryside for farmwork. — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Learn about farmwork of yesteryear, wander the gardens, and sample local cheese at Billings Farm & Museum. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmwork
  1. farming
  2. gardening
  3. agriculture
  4. cultivation
  5. horticulture
  6. tillage
Noun
  • The bill went into effect Monday after it was endorsed by the chief of Gandaki province and allows the farming and medical use of cannabis, said Prabin Poudyal, spokesman for the office of the Chief of Gandaki Province.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As the experts were seeing it in 1974, the purpose of farming was not the production of the healthiest food at the lowest cost to the land and the people.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of farming
Noun
  • Sure, backyard water features can be big and bold, but they can also be sized to match your available space and gardening time.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Sharon Murphy is a gardening expert with over 30 years of experience in the horticultural industry and the founder of Gardening with Sharon.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of gardening
Noun
  • After horsing around, peruse the quilt displays, agriculture exhibits and arts-and-crafts competitions.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Based on your clientele, there is no choice but to know the journalists on a particular beat—whether the beat is agriculture, tourism or professional sports.
    — Nancy Marshall, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of agriculture
Noun
  • Best Varieties to Grow One crucial step in the cultivation process is selecting the right varieties, which vary depending on your local climate.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For a state that is only 55 years old, the cultivation of a national identity finds an obstacle in its very rapid growth.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivation
Noun
  • Amy Papineau is a landscape horticulture field specialist at the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Well, technically Scott McMahan is the vice president of horticulture and collections at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, but being a plant explorer comes with the job.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of horticulture
Noun
  • While reducing tillage is encouraged, minimal tillage is acceptable on a true regenerative system if it is being used in lieu of synthetic chemicals.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Better practices such as cover crops, reduced or no tillage to protect the soil and on-farm installations to reduce runoff have substantially increased in recent years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Definition of tillage

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

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