as in gardens
a place where people grow fruit trees
an apple orchard
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Recent Examples of orchards
Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Growing from seed can lead to a fruit that's not as tasty, whereas commercial orchards use grafting methods that ensure great quality and size.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
The property below was ideal for peach orchards.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
For a longer trip, stay overnight on 425 acres of apple orchards, greenhouses, and rolling hills at the gorgeous Southall Farm & Inn.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Nowhere is this more evident than in California’s almond orchards, a crop that requires bee pollination to bloom.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Moniz described himself as active for most of his life, from spending his childhood running through nearby orchards to hitting tennis balls against the garage at his parents’ home before his school eventually installed a net.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
East of the city, vast orchards and fertile farmland yield a new microseason of crops every few weeks.
—Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Latino immigrants still work in the oil and gas industry and the fruit orchards that dot the region.
—Ernesto Sagás, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Growing from seed can lead to a fruit that's not as tasty, whereas commercial orchards use grafting methods that ensure great quality and size.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
The property below was ideal for peach orchards.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
For a longer trip, stay overnight on 425 acres of apple orchards, greenhouses, and rolling hills at the gorgeous Southall Farm & Inn.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Nowhere is this more evident than in California’s almond orchards, a crop that requires bee pollination to bloom.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Moniz described himself as active for most of his life, from spending his childhood running through nearby orchards to hitting tennis balls against the garage at his parents’ home before his school eventually installed a net.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
East of the city, vast orchards and fertile farmland yield a new microseason of crops every few weeks.
—Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
Latino immigrants still work in the oil and gas industry and the fruit orchards that dot the region.
—Ernesto Sagás, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchards
Noun
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Include plants that hummingbirds are attracted to in your gardens.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Elsewhere across the lush landscaping, gravel gardens and lounge areas set a more tranquil tone, while a heated saltwater pool and spa connected by a cascading water feature anchor the backyard.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Spend an afternoon exploring vineyards along the Long Island Wine Trail; Kontokosta Winery in Greenpoint is the North Fork’s only waterfront winery, and Borghese Vineyard and Winery is the region’s oldest vineyard and a lovely place to picnic.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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As for the current harvest, some local vineyards, like Ascona on Skyline, are completely sold out and most of the fruit has been picked, according to vineyard manager Ken Swegles.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Food is locally sourced from Zambian farms, where possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Florida also alleges ChatGPT routinely presents itself as trustworthy and reliable while OpenAI markets the product for everything from managing farms and family businesses to healthcare decisions and financial matters.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Life on the ranches moves slowly, deliberately, and in pace with the surrounding nature.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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In last week’s episode, Beth’s butcher mentioned that a lot of local ranches had been bought out and/or shut down over the past few years.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The baroque church, the Alpine farmsteads, and Odle peaks rising behind them are strikingly beautiful.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
7 May 2026
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Also part of that brief is Clara Ostrander, who had hoped a solar project would help protect two farmsteads in Milan Township that have been in her family for over 150 years.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Orchards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchards. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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