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as in to graze
to feed on grass or herbs cows foraging in the pasture

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noun

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With the changing leaves, fall yields some of the most beautiful opportunities to forage for sculptural branches and interesting weeds. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024 The elusive species creates tunnels and nests in dense spinifex bushes and emerges at night to forage for seeds. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024
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Moving forage fish to the center of our plates could also have lasting personal and public health benefits. Emily Saladino, Bon Appétit, 6 Sep. 2024 Animals forage and hunt in specific ways that don’t typically change. David Toomey, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for forage 

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“Forage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forage. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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