foraging

Definition of foragingnext
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 This is a walk-and-talk class to learn about local fungi and does not include foraging. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026 My favorite, as a foraging enthusiast, is the Forager Crostini, which blends the earthiness of mushrooms with the saltiness of goat cheese and the sweet kiss of honey. Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025 The materials are representative of the plants rodents would have been foraging from the Bartram home and garden. Alexandria Mitchem Hansen, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025 Visitors can enjoy hot apple cider while learning about nature and the solstice, as well as go out foraging for nature items to help decorate the park’s Christmas tree or take back home. Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025 The appeal of eating from the wild Why bother foraging? Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025 The Best Ways To Forage For Christmas Greenery Your own property is the obvious choice when foraging for Christmas greenery. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 Keith Holmes, a Hakai Institute drone pilot, first spotted the foraging-like behaviors while conducting fieldwork on a separate project. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025 Health officials in California this week warned the public about foraging for mushrooms after a deadly outbreak struck the middle part of the state. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foraging
grazing
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  • Footage shared by the outlet shows the top of the light spouts grazing the ceilings as guests looked on and recorded the spectacle.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The piece featured a corset bodice, peplum detail that transformed into a trailing train, and floor-grazing mermaid skirt.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026

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“Foraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foraging. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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