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 Back at the ranch, the team is just as impressive, welcoming our return with hot towels, cold drinks, smiles, and sometimes song. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Travelers who visited a farm or ranch in a foreign country may have to be examined. Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 The traditional American starter home—that quaint, ranch-style, two-to-three bedroom home enabling young families to begin their journey toward wealth creation—is on life support. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 The Clock of the Long Now was finally built for about $42 million by Jeff Bezos in a mountain on his ranch in Texas. Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranch
farm
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  • True, the farm sector is under pressure from all sides, and soaring fertilizer prices add another burden.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But for communities built around farm labor, the shift raises concerns.
    Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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