Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rototilling
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This can include flattening the hill, raking or shoveling the mound, or even using a garden hose to flood the area.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026 -
When seeding bare areas or reseeding, cover the seed with a very thin layer of soil, approximately 1/8 inch thick, by gently raking the area after spreading seeds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Hundreds of people — 10% of whom were recent college graduates — applied to a job listing for shepherds in Inner Mongolia, reflecting China’s labor market strains.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
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According to apartment listing platform Zumper, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco recently surpassed $4,000 for the first time.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Prepare the soil through core aeration or tilling 4 to 6 inches deep.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Wormser suggests tilling the ground and covering it with black plastic to deprive existing grass and weeds of sunlight.—
Ann Hinga Klein,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Rototilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rototilling. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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