GRAZING Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

Definition of grazing

present participle of graze

as in feeding

to feed on grass or herbs cows grazing in the meadow

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present participle of graze

as in scratching

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface I grazed my elbow diving for the ball

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as in brushing

to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing the volleyball just grazed my face, so I'm okay

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Based on his observations thus far, Spasojevic believes the burros could play an important role in the local ecosystem by grazing on non-native grasses and preventing them from overtaking native plants. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Silica-poor disks are created by less energetic events from roughly moon-sized bodies grazing each other. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 In July 2024, a gunman in Pennsylvania fired multiple shots at Trump, grazing his right ear and killing a rally attendee before the Secret Service fatally shot the gunman. — Angelique Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 But the mannequin sporting a naval-grazing Christopher Esber gown begs to differ. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 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 The goats have been grazing in different areas for more than 500 days in a row. — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Drought-tolerant species such as coneflowers, coreopsis, calamint, grasses, and even spring bulbs are nestled in that gravel layer, their root balls just grazing the top of the soil below. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026

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Damage to refineries and disrupted shipping from the wars in Iran and Ukraine have pushed diesel to record highs in many markets, feeding directly into trucking, farming, and freight costs.

— Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
At first, it’s seen in Soulan’s hesitation at accepting children from other villages to his class — then in his rage at his mother for feeding guests at the potential expense of the children’s meals.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of feeding

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Well, then the sound of television writer Joe Wiseman clearing his throat over and over again might as well be Gilbert Gottfried’s laugh scratching against a chalkboard.

— Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
That tale of two vaccines has experts scratching their heads.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of scratching

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The Child Mind Institute notes that losing a close friendship can be emotionally painful for young people, and urges adults to take those experiences seriously rather than brushing them off.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
All residents and other property owners who have experienced water outages, low water pressure, or both, are advised to boil all water or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth, the news release said.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of brushing

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These resident birds survive by foraging for food sources, which can be more difficult to find as temperatures drop.

— Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
As for us, we are engaged in the usual ritual of brewing a cuppa stimulation — our choice today is English breakfast — and foraging for items of interest.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of foraging

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And at Mugler, the mood was set before the first look appeared, with screens beaming erotic footage that included mating snails, sweaty skin, a woman’s tongue and two people kissing.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Across Argentina, fans who grew up watching Messi as their parents watched Maradona now carry him on their skin, in tattoos of him kissing the World Cup trophy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of kissing

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Viewed from a distance, the steady feeding process would proceed like a triangle as the victim brown dwarf orbits the star that is eating it.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Whole grains are digested more slowly than refined grains, which may help reduce blood sugar spikes after eating.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of eating

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