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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  • Footage shared by the outlet shows the top of the light spouts grazing the ceilings as guests looked on and recorded the spectacle.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The piece featured a corset bodice, peplum detail that transformed into a trailing train, and floor-grazing mermaid skirt.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Pasturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasturing. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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