Thesaurus results for PASTURING

pasturing

verb

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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Recent Examples of pasturing 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

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grazing

Verb

Noticeably, Mirren's silvery strands were cut into an asymmetrical crop, with the ends of her hair grazing the nape of her neck.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Now, her silver-white hair is cropped right at the nape of her neck but left longer on one side, just grazing her cheekbone.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 June 2026