as in gardens
a place where people grow fruit trees
an apple orchard
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Recent Examples of orchards
Different varieties of apples are available at different rows of the different orchards.
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Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Despite the heat, dozens of orchards welcomed families for an afternoon of live music, apple harvesting and festivities to kick off the picking season.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Want to go apple picking through vast orchards?
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Sitting beside the Paria River, historic orchards still thrive.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Students stayed at Gilga’s on-site housing, and were also free to explore all that the Ojai farm has to offer beyond creation, including its orange and avocado orchards and an artisanal sandwich shop.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Schact Groves & Market has been family owned and operated since 1950 and is an excellent place to see the majestic orchards, buy fresh oranges and grapefruit, or even pick your own to take home.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
The lot includes a barn and beautifully landscaped grounds with lemon and avocado orchards.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Ingredients often come from the property’s fruit orchards and organic vegetable and herb greenhouse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Despite the heat, dozens of orchards welcomed families for an afternoon of live music, apple harvesting and festivities to kick off the picking season.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Want to go apple picking through vast orchards?
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Sitting beside the Paria River, historic orchards still thrive.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Students stayed at Gilga’s on-site housing, and were also free to explore all that the Ojai farm has to offer beyond creation, including its orange and avocado orchards and an artisanal sandwich shop.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
Schact Groves & Market has been family owned and operated since 1950 and is an excellent place to see the majestic orchards, buy fresh oranges and grapefruit, or even pick your own to take home.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
The lot includes a barn and beautifully landscaped grounds with lemon and avocado orchards.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Ingredients often come from the property’s fruit orchards and organic vegetable and herb greenhouse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchards
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Do a separate soil test for each distinct area of your yard, such as existing or future vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, because the lab recommendations will depend on the type of plants in that area.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Here, Old Hollywood and contemporary design share the same living rooms, bedrooms, and gardens.—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the time of the trial, troops were providing security during raids on marijuana farms outside Los Angeles.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Her work to cut government waste, stop the abuse of taxpayer dollars, protect Iowa's farms and small businesses, and pass Sarah's Law has left a lasting impact.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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In Ventura County, California, northwest of Los Angeles, Lisa Tate manages her family business that grows citrus fruits, avocados and coffee on eight ranches and 800 acres (323 hectares).—
Corey Williams,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 growing season’s weather was ideal, allowing for beautifully balanced sweetness and flavor across not just the eponymous apples, but everything from peaches to pears grown at the Apple Hill Growers Association’s more than 40 farms and ranches.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Orchards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchards. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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