forage 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

forage

2 of 2

noun

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of forage
Verb
This may help raccoons more easily identify edible and non-edible objects, especially when foraging in streams. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 The scientists describe the behavior as foraging for information, rather than food, in preparation for facing future challenges. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some herbicides used on pastures to improve forage don't break down and can damage garden plants. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026 The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy also is offering a service opportunity, partnering with the Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation to plant a new native forage garden near Taylor Street and close to the Rotary PlayGarden. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forage
Verb
  • One of the teens was grazed by a bullet on his face, while the other was struck in his left hand, police said.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • During this time, Joseph manipulated the victim’s underwear and grazed her genitals.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Stillage is a heavy, moisture-rich byproduct that is typically difficult to transport or costly to dry for use as animal feed.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The massive audience tested the technical capacity of the streaming platform, as many fans complained of buffering or losing the video feed completely.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • More than 12,000 eggs will be available during the hunt, with some 2,000 pouring down from the helicopter.
    Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • If your Easter celebrations aren’t complete without your kids racing to find hidden eggs, metro Atlanta cities and organizations have plenty of hunts to choose from.
    Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In Wisconsin, dairy farms are smaller, herds are smaller, and cows are usually sent out to pasture to graze in good weather, which is not easy to come by in Wisconsin.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Another is to acquaint yourself with the courage and good-heartedness of those who are making it now, and who will one day lead us out to pasture.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There’s alfalfa and silage corn [nearby], the neighbors have food plots and brassicas, and all these things that they’re supposed to love.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Cousin Who ‘Gardens’ Serviette Sour Diesel, $175 Founder-perfumer Trey Taylor’s heady blend of kush, pink pepper, patchouli and rhubarb evokes the kind of silage that a cannabis enthusiast’s dreams are made of.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The progress of the search being conducted by Colombian authorities was unclear.
    Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The envoy members returning from Cuba this week said they were targeted for search for political reasons.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, employees at both DFW Airport and Love Field are collecting donations – including nonperishable food, hygiene items, baby supplies, and gas or grocery gift cards – to further support federal aviation workers affected by the shutdown.
    Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The idea was controversial, because volcanoes were always thought to act independently, tapping their own supplies of molten, eruptible rock.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But an outcome that sets them back in their quest to live in a free society will stand out as a cruel and historic mistake.
    Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
  • With district titles, both teams will help Carroll in its quest for the Class 6A Lone Star Cup, awarded to Texas’ top-performing school in district and state championships.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Forage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forage. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on forage

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster