overgrazing

verb

present participle of overgraze
as in grazing

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  1. grazing
  2. foraging
  3. pasturing
Verb
  • The mother claims Rojas Ortiz later began the process of applying for a U visa after there was a shooting in her neighborhood and a bullet went through the walls, allegedly grazing her son.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But the companies that put those herds to work said a change in state labor rules have made goat grazing too expensive to continue.
    — Velvet Wu August 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of grazing
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  • In winter, visitors can enjoy skiing at Alyeska Resort, while summer brings endless opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and even foraging for berries and mushrooms.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
  • This discourages foraging wasps and yellowjackets from being attracted to these areas, says Gordon.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 29 July 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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