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

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noun

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Recent Examples of forage
Verb
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 There are dozens of foods to forage in Florida that do not have toxic lookalikes and are easy for a beginner to identify. Robin Greenfield, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 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
  • During this time, Duggar manipulated the victim’s underwear and grazed her genitals.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
  • During the confrontation, one of the men fired the gun, and a bullet grazed a man in the leg.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Guests can expect to learn about AI misinformation, bias, how algorithms and engagement define your feed on social media platforms and best practices.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • But when the 11-year-old came across it on his social media feed, he was intrigued.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Jamie offers Evan and Amy’s eldest son comfort by way of vengeance on the bear, or a bear hunt.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The egg hunt is at participation capacity.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 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
  • 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
  • Water trucks roll past bunkers stacked with silage.
    Elly Fishman, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • When available, the VPN toggle will appear to the right of the search bar.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Even if life on certain planets—and our ability to reach them—sounds more far-fetched than on others, the team explained that further observations will still help advance the search for extraterrestrial life.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Makeshift trenches with food supplies and utensils belonging to the miners were also dismantled, with clothing items left behind after the miners fled the site in Randfontein, about 25 miles west of Johannesburg.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The full kit includes all the supplies kids need to grow their mini garden environment, including chia seeds, colored sand, and stickers.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ours are quests that lead to questions rather than conquests – journeys that gather instead of conquer.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Samaniego already had a number of factors working against him in his quest to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Forage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forage. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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