FORAGES Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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noun

plural of forage

as in silages

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as in hunts

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Recent Examples of forages

Verb

The president himself apparently forages exclusively on McDonald’s and Diet Coke, and supposedly believes the soda kills cancer. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forages

Verb

When the drone flies near an object and a whisker grazes or bends against a surface, the pressure changes at the base are measured in under two milliseconds, enabling the drone to calculate contact location and depth with millimeter precision.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The ranch already grazes its cattle on the adjacent public parcel through a lease with the BLM.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of grazes

Noun

But so far, the streamers have shared little about whether these feeds have succeeded in giving people another reason to stay subscribed.

— Rani Molla, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
In its lawsuit, Meta’s legal team wrote that the law would prohibit personalized feeds and autoplay to minors.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of feeds

Noun

But these annual figures undoubtedly capture some preserve hunts, since hunters can legally shoot pheasants on preserves using their small game licenses.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 4 Nov. 2026
Batman’s nemesis is a billionaire with his own personal island for committing atrocities; Superman is traveling the world combating corporate abuse of laborers; this year’s new addition, Green Arrow, flat-out hunts CEOs.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of hunts

Noun

Passengers in every cabin can also pre-order fresh meals through the Alaska Airlines app up to 14 days ahead and choose from beverages including soda, beer, wine and premium spirits.

— Chase Jordan November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
In Crescent City, Good Harvest Cafe serves three meals a day, with a menu that focuses on American classics like clam chowder, burgers, and pastas.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of meals

Noun

Rising searches for a product category might prompt a closer look at the age groups behind the interest.

— Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Seer Interactive’s analysis of more than 3,000 informational queries found that organic click-through rates fell 61% on searches showing AI Overviews between mid-2024 and September 2025.

— Sergio Stephano, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of searches

Noun

The Kansas City Royals have added two high-level scouts to their pro personnel department.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
For a long time, the power of our parent star has driven this journey, fueling robotic scouts across the cosmos.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of scouts

Noun

Here’s more on the different paths taken by Bass and Raman in their quests to become mayor of Los Angeles.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Stephenson’s storytelling finesse – clever reveals, discursive side quests, stealthy plot twists – shines in this robust tale of British journalist Owen and his globe-spanning search for a missing English earl in 1934.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of quests

Noun

For more physical pursuits, the hotel has a nine-hole golf course and driving range, as well as three tennis courts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The quest for tickets is the first of several McGuffins in the film that, while fun, bring to life the essential truth that the core of being teenage is the shiny allure of intangible pursuits, those things that promise fame, friends and being cool.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026