as in farms
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 ranches
Anne-Marie Flynn, executive director of West Marin Community Services, which is distributing the Nature Conservancy payments to people living on the farms and ranches, said 17 households remain on the land, accounting for about 54 people.
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Today, through the concerted efforts of ranchers and conservation groups, there are nearly 200,000 bison on private ranches and farms in the United States, according to a 2022 USDA census, with another 30,000 on tribal lands.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The resort’s many restaurants include Basalt, which serves refined steakhouse fare with cuts sourced from Utah ranches, while the convivial 20th Hole pairs burgers with wildly over-the-top milkshakes that are best enjoyed between rounds on the golf simulators.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Kroenke has been able to grow his land holdings relatively quickly by acquiring massive ranches that have been held in families for decades or even generations.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
One of the most valuable ranches in North Texas has sold, and its new owners will continue the property’s renowned equestrian operations.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Other factors are driving up beef prices, too, including feed costs because of tariffs coming from Canada and labor shortages with immigrant raids on ranches.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
They were gone from the landscape as many of the ranches and communities in Sierra Valley and other parts of the north state were developed.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Even hobby ranches can qualify for property tax breaks in many areas; ranching business expenses can be deducted from federal taxes; and private property associated with grazing permits is a stable long-term investment.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Today, through the concerted efforts of ranchers and conservation groups, there are nearly 200,000 bison on private ranches and farms in the United States, according to a 2022 USDA census, with another 30,000 on tribal lands.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The resort’s many restaurants include Basalt, which serves refined steakhouse fare with cuts sourced from Utah ranches, while the convivial 20th Hole pairs burgers with wildly over-the-top milkshakes that are best enjoyed between rounds on the golf simulators.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Kroenke has been able to grow his land holdings relatively quickly by acquiring massive ranches that have been held in families for decades or even generations.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
One of the most valuable ranches in North Texas has sold, and its new owners will continue the property’s renowned equestrian operations.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Other factors are driving up beef prices, too, including feed costs because of tariffs coming from Canada and labor shortages with immigrant raids on ranches.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
They were gone from the landscape as many of the ranches and communities in Sierra Valley and other parts of the north state were developed.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Even hobby ranches can qualify for property tax breaks in many areas; ranching business expenses can be deducted from federal taxes; and private property associated with grazing permits is a stable long-term investment.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranches
farms
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The fate of many farms depends on this final step, and doing it efficiently and in a timely way is critical for product quality and the logistics of getting it to the market.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Anne-Marie Flynn, executive director of West Marin Community Services, which is distributing the Nature Conservancy payments to people living on the farms and ranches, said 17 households remain on the land, accounting for about 54 people.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Ranches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranches. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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