pasturing

Definition of pasturingnext
present participle of pasture
as in grazing
to feed on grass or herbs pasturing sheep on town lands was actually a cheaper alternative to mowing

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grazing
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  • Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses grazing along the ridgelines.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.
    Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Pasturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasturing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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