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Definition of foragesnext
present tense third-person singular of forage
as in grazes
to feed on grass or herbs cows foraging in the pasture

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noun

plural of forage

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Verb
  • An American Bison grazes in fields on the Southern Plains Land Trust Heartland Ranch Nature Preserve on September 23, 2022 near Lamar, Colorado.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Velasquez likes square layers for hair that grazes just at the collarbone.
    Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Pleasant weather for Easter egg hunts hasn’t always been the case in Chicago.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to their royal traditions, Prince William and Princess Kate have previously revealed that George, Charlotte and Louis also celebrate Easter with traditional festivities like egg hunts and lots of candy.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The crowdsourced reviewing site reports internet searches for lessons grew 819% from September 2024 to August 2025, while searches for mahjong clubs skyrocketed 4,467%.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Meghan Laidlaw, acting director of client services at Library and Archives Canada, said online searches for records have jumped sharply since the law changed.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For everything from lymphatic drainage to pain relief, ear seeding is taking over social feeds.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Laura also requested respite care for nighttime tube feeds, but the warrant says a doctor told her those would be discontinued because her son was taking medication by mouth without issue.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Minor leaguers often spend the month of July hearing rumors, eying unfamilar scouts watching, refreshing their social media pages for the latest.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Gard is a big center who can really skate, and that combination always gets the attention of scouts.
    Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Nell O’Dell’s family owns the inn that stands at the Golden Crossroads, the place where all proper magical quests must begin.
    Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The characters in the trailer are all on separate side quests, coming together occasionally for complete chaos.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Eating small frequent meals and snacks can help spread calories throughout the day and avoid large meals in close proximity to exercise.
    Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The district distributed take-home materials, set up student supervision sites and partnered with local agencies to provide meals and services.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Zarco Tony Trejo Three other people were killed during police pursuits so far this week.
    Tom Wait, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • For example, Cheek cites research that connects altruistic behavior and a sense of purpose with reduced inflammation, as opposed to hedonistic pursuits, which can worsen inflammation.
    Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Forages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forages. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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