overgrazing

verb

present participle of overgraze
as in grazing

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  1. grazing
  2. foraging
  3. pasturing
Verb
  • To my left, a string of horses are grazing peacefully in a meadow; to my right, a coterie of children are throwing footballs and making s’mores on a campfire as the distant twang of bluegrass ripples through the air.
    — Olivia Singer, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With that in mind, Awkwafina leaned on designer Jason Wu, who created a custom navy blue column gown featuring a dramatic textured collar, structured shoulders, and a floor-grazing silhouette.
    — Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of grazing
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  • Top stories The battle between Bass and Raman Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and her challenger, Councilmember Nithya Raman, darted across the city over the weekend, foraging for votes as the clock ticks down before Tuesday’s election.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Independent foraging guides are multiplying like mushrooms after a rain.
    — Rachel Levin, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of foraging
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  • His friend, a 64-year-old shepherd, had requested a permit from authorities that day to check on his sheep, pasturing in the area just above Blatten.
    — Laura Millan, Bloomberg, 28 May 2025
Definition of pasturing
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“Overgrazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrazing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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