foraging

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 Plant them throughout your landscape to extend the floral show, as well as provide food for many pollinators that are still out foraging until winter begins. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025 However, the time some birds took reacting to the sudden darkness could have been spent foraging for food, searching for mates or defending their territory, Aguilar said. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025 Wasps that were not in the nest when it was sprayed may return to it after foraging. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 That evening, our group enjoyed the fruits of our foraging at Veld & Sea’s farm in the middle of the peninsula. Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 Another activity listed is foraging in the wild — highlighting the tradition of looking for fresh berries and mushrooms. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Harvesting and preparing wild nuts can pose a challenge, including foraging in the wild and weekslong curing of nuts once harvested. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025 This finding shows the remarkable mobility, trade, and foraging territories of these early humans. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2025 We were inspired by a wide range of things, from artwork and foraging to the environment, which motivated us to do our best. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foraging
grazing
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  • The menswear designer's ensemble consisted of a knee-grazing black cardigan with a contrasting denim collar and button trim, matching black pants and black leather loafers.
    Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • As the action took place, the fashionable crowd lounged on the beautifully landscaped outdoor dining area, grazing on the pies and taking pictures of the sea.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Foraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foraging. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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