hoed

past tense of hoe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoed
Verb
  • Significantly diseased leaves should be raked and removed from the area and disposed of properly, such as by burying, burning where allowed, or hot composting, according to UW-Madison.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The Pirates, meanwhile, raked Rockies reliever Anthony Molina for three runs on four hits, including two homers in the sixth inning — a leadoff homer by Spencer Horwitz and a two-run blast from Tommy Pham.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Both the governor and the secretary listed a combination of lower market prices for farm products plus rising fertilizer, machinery and labor costs as a severe squeeze on the farm economy.
    Cristina LaRue, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The runners will be listed by post position with trainer, jockey, and morning line provided.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Château de Selle is located inland from the Mediterranean Sea, on limestone hillsides, planted in arid limestone soil––the earth is actually mechanically tilled to crush the rocks; yields from the 345-acre organic (since 2022) estate are low.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Red clover can make a drought- and shade-tolerant lawn alternative, but it is more often grown as an annual winter cover crop and then tilled into the soil as green manure.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Hoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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