Thesaurus results for FORAGING

foraging

verb

present participle of forage

as in grazing

to feed on grass or herbs cows foraging in the pasture

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Recent Examples of foraging In fact, the wasps are docile when foraging for nectar or mating. — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026 Here are some tips for protecting shrubs from this foraging nuisance. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026 Eggs hatch in about two to three months, and the young immediately start foraging by themselves. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 An island fox, about the size of a large house cat, was busy foraging for food in the leaves. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Others have a more functional endeavor, foraging for food or medicinals. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026 Dressed in a white T-shirt, a breezy maxiskirt, and a straw hat, the Duchess of Sussex could be seen foraging in the backyard of her massive Montecito home, basket in tow. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 How to Tell if a Skunk is Abandoned Your initial assumption should be that the mother is simply out foraging and that this baby has not been orphaned, says Single. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026 Deep into the ‘world’s last great wilderness‘ In the Nordics, where the wayfaring culture—foraging and getting back to nature—is a lifestyle, luxury lodges have opened up in a flurry. — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foraging

grazing

Verb

The last few slides show more of the peaceful surroundings the pair got to soak in together during their trip, including the stars shining brightly on a clear night, followed by cows grazing in an open field.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Sasha also opted for a skirt set, styling an asymmetrical off-the-shoulder white boatneck top with a calf-grazing pencil skirt.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026