ranch

Definition of ranchnext
as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock lives on a cattle ranch in Texas that's as big as the whole state of Rhode Island

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Recent Examples of ranch Recently, hippos have been spotted in areas that are more than 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of the ranch. Manuel Rueda, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026 With his wife, Anne, James nurtured a 40-acre ranch in Wynola, near Julian, that housed his art studio as well as visually distinct buildings that have come to be associated with James’ organic approach to architectural design. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 Mid-life travelers who are looking for fun, adventurous experiences can find them on a ranch vacation. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026 The loaf also features Frank’s buffalo seasoning, ranch powder, jalapeño slices, plus more pepper jack cheese, bacon bits, and scallions. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranch
farm
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  • The 60-year-old was anxious at the onset of the spring planting season, rattling off the long list of issues affecting his family’s livelihood at their 2,000-acre farm near Wahoo, Nebraska.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Punjabi immigrants faced challenges when integrating into California farm communities in the early 1900s, accentuated by laws that restricted immigration from Asia, closed paths to citizenship and barred noncitizens from landownership.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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