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

As the commercial loads in the English- and Spanish-language broadcasts were not identical, Nielsen does not categorize the two feeds as uniform simulcasts.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026
LinkedIn feeds are packed with transformation posts from people who were selling marketing funnels two years ago.

— Lior Weinstein, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of feeds

Noun

CharlotteFive drops this kind of local food, drink and things-to-do intel every day — spicy food hunts, restaurant openings, reader polls and all.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
That drive has become so important, in fact, Ramp’s hiring process now consciously hunts for that signal.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of hunts

Noun

Thanks to dedicated allergy protocols and an impressive range of gluten-free meals, snacks and desserts, dining can become a part of the magic instead of a source of stress.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Last July, Maureen Remigio, wife of wide receiver Nick Remigio, posted photos of herself cooking Filipino food and taking the meals to her husband at camp.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of meals

Noun

That is the conclusion drawn when digesting ESPN’s quarterback list as ranked by league executives, coaches and scouts.

— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 July 2026
Illinois high school right-hander Jack Slightom (2) was another hot name late in the spring, as scouts flocked in to see one of the fastest arms in the draft.

— Keith Law, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of scouts

Noun

Loathe don’t have to do this—they’re not 5 Seconds of Summer courting an edgy image by citing Nine Inch Nails as an influence, or Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky name-checking Björk on their undying quests to be validated as experimental artists.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Nestled in the forest of Michigan, music lovers from all walks of life congregate for a weekend of lasers, side quests, hammock naps, and sets from legendary DJs and bands.

— Taryn Valentine, SPIN, 10 July 2026

Definition of quests

Noun

Note that ultra-cushioned midsoles might be great for running but often prove too high for more casual pursuits, so finding a middle ground is essential.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
All that cash keeps many of FIFA’s member federations running, and Infantino justifies his nonprofit’s relentless commercial pursuits on the basis that the proceeds go toward growing the game globally.

— Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

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