as in ranches
open land over which livestock may roam and feed
horses grazing in a fenced pasture
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Recent Examples of pastures
Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
This is a 3,000-acre working farm, and the landscape varies from pastures to forest to river canyon, all abutting the sea.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
For landowners watching their pastures, water wells and night sky, here’s where things stand.
—Emily Holshouser. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
In the Sandhills of Nebraska, some grazing pastures look more like the Sahara Desert.
—Kailey Schuyler, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Jackson Hole, Bozeman, Aspen and the Texas Hill Country have all seen pricing pressure build around the same alluring combination of pastures with proximity.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Waves of silicon, metal, and concrete would spoil views of Sardinia’s stunning beaches, rugged mountains, ancient pastures, and idyllic medieval villages, after all.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
And thanks to South Florida’s population boom, real estate developers are descending on Wellington’s pastures.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Groundhogs prefer to live near pastures, along the edges of woods, or under sheds or structures.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Noun
The aggressive insects build their nests beneath the ground in open areas including yards, fields, gardens and pastures, O’Connor Pest Control said.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
This is a 3,000-acre working farm, and the landscape varies from pastures to forest to river canyon, all abutting the sea.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
For landowners watching their pastures, water wells and night sky, here’s where things stand.
—Emily Holshouser. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
In the Sandhills of Nebraska, some grazing pastures look more like the Sahara Desert.
—Kailey Schuyler, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Jackson Hole, Bozeman, Aspen and the Texas Hill Country have all seen pricing pressure build around the same alluring combination of pastures with proximity.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Waves of silicon, metal, and concrete would spoil views of Sardinia’s stunning beaches, rugged mountains, ancient pastures, and idyllic medieval villages, after all.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
And thanks to South Florida’s population boom, real estate developers are descending on Wellington’s pastures.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
Groundhogs prefer to live near pastures, along the edges of woods, or under sheds or structures.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastures
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
Verb
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The plot of Red Sheet, though, only grazes the surface of Ellroy’s unique historical perspective.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Noun
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During his career, Wilson threw for 46,966 yards with 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions and ran for 5,568 yards (fourth all-time for a quarterback) with 31 touchdowns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, Milton didn’t offer the strongest of confidence in his preseason reps in completing 36 of his 65 passes for 397 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The annual Belwin Bison Festival celebrates the release of the NorthStar Bison herd back onto the prairies at Belwin Conservancy.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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First opened in 1876, outdoor enthusiasts love exploring Forest Park’s nature reserve, which is made up of more than 170 acres of forests, woodlands, savannas, prairies, wetlands, and more than 3 miles of waterways.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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“Pastures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastures. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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