Thesaurus results for SILAGE

silage

noun

Definition of silage

as in ensilage

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Recent Examples of silage There were signs of growth in the production of durum wheat, corn for silage, and several forage crops — an increase that matches that of the dairy industry in the past decades. — The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024 Canals slice between orchards and acres of silage, pushing all-important irrigation water through a network of laterals from farm to farm. — Jake Bittle, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2024 Cousin Who ‘Gardens’ Serviette Sour Diesel, $175 Founder-perfumer Trey Taylor’s heady blend of kush, pink pepper, patchouli and rhubarb evokes the kind of silage that a cannabis enthusiast’s dreams are made of. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025 However, in New England, silage corn harvest can extend to late October due to labor constraints, unfavorable soil conditions, and weather variability, which can substantially narrow the window for early cover crop establishment using these conventional drill-seeding methods. — Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for silage

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silage

Noun

The animals damage agricultural land, consume native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion and compete with livestock for forage.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Warming waters reduce food supply for forage fish, impacting seabirds, salmon, and marine mammals.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of forage

Noun

This was filmed at an actual feed store in Boyd at 205 Dunlap Ave.

— Brayden Garcia July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
When the next study goes viral The next promising study about cancer or another disease is almost certain to appear on your social media feed before long.

— Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of feed

Noun

Some combination of LeBron’s first move, the growth of Twitter and the development of morning sports talk shows desperate for conversation fodder helped the NBA turn the quietest sports month into a free agency frenzy.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026
Heat waves this year, for instance, have dried out vegetation that’s now fodder for fires started by a lightning strike, an errant spark from machinery or arson.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of fodder

Noun

The team also works to make sure the rescue workers have the tools, food, supplies and transportation while abroad, as well as oversee the trip back home.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The clinic offers vaccinations for dogs and cats, rabies vaccinations, licensing, microchips, pet food and other supplies.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026