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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  • According to The Athletic, video replay of the incident did show Homan’s finger grazing the rock.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The tip of his tongue was grazing her ear now, teasing it with dampness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Pasturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasturing. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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