FORAGES Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

forages 1 of 2

verb

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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forages

2 of 2

noun

plural of forage

as in silages

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as in hunts

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Verb

To embody the creepy character, the Oscar winner’s strawberry blonde hair appeared to be multiple shades darker, akin to an auburn hue, while a fresh set of fringe grazes her brow bone.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
The lob length grazes the shoulders, and fringe kicks off the confidence.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of grazes

Noun

On Tuesday, social media feeds were flooded with users shocked after allegedly witnessing celebrity blogger Perez Hilton live-streaming acts of self-harm on TikTok.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Cameras integrated into the horn assembly provide multiple viewpoints, including feeds from the arms, tools, and legs, while also serving as backup vision if joint sensors fail.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of feeds

Noun

The Oklahoma native hunts everything from turkey and duck to deer during the offseason and has even passed on the tradition and practices to his 7-year-old son.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Environmental factors influence how much a dragonfly hunts, especially temperature and prey availability.

— Rachel Sargent Mirus, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hunts

Noun

In traditional YouTube searches, viewers would see a simple list of videos based on a wide variety of factors, sometimes including a customer’s prior preferences.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook reveals what today’s upscale buyers are prioritizing in their community and home searches.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of searches

Noun

A bit smaller than some scouts might like for a first-down runner, Smothers makes up for it with a thick lower half and tremendous burst out of his cuts.

— Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 31 July 2026
One of Scouting America’s biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts.

— Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of scouts

Noun

What’s even better is that Ubisoft added more quests and filled out the narrative, rearranging it to emphasize the past and relying less on the modern-day frame that the series has been moving away from.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Comeback quests Several teams hope training camp brings with it the healthy returns of some of their biggest stars.

— Mike Jones, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of quests

Noun

All talk of business and politics are set aside in favor of conversations about food and other leisurely pursuits.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Diana said artists should focus on environmental factors that are within their control, but also not feel guilty about their pursuits.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of pursuits

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