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Recent Examples of silage
Electricity cables buzz overhead and the smell of silage from a nearby equestrian centre wafts through the air.
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Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
As the farmer tells RTÉ News, he’s never encountered anything like this in his field before, and he’s been cutting silage in the same area for more than three decades.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
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
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Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
As the farmer tells RTÉ News, he’s never encountered anything like this in his field before, and he’s been cutting silage in the same area for more than three decades.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silage
Noun
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Habitat loss, widespread chemical use, and shrinking forage caused wild pollinator populations to plummet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Most of the vegetables and herbs are produced by Spier’s Food Garden, which is available to visit or forage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The larvae feed on the host and can damage vital organs or cause serious bacterial infections.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Karmelo Anthony appeared on a live camera feed sitting at a table with his attorneys, wearing a dark suit and tie, while his attorney, along with prosecutors, continued the work of finding a jury that would give him a fair trial.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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All of this is anchored by a strong performance from actor Patrick Gibson and a presentation that cares enough about the sights and sounds that make Bond and his world more than just generic video game fodder.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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While Rihanna provides endless fodder for self-identifying maximalists, Hailey Bieber’s wardrobe is catnip for those with more subtle tastes.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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To work around these limitations, epidemiologists in the field have turned to broader-spectrum diagnostic kits and alternative rapid assays, though shortages of testing supplies and the logistical difficulties of operating in remote outbreak regions continue to hamper response efforts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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The stadium is now used by people seeking shelter from gangs, who now control key routes to and from the capital, choking off vital supplies in the Caribbean nation grappling with a deepening hunger crisis.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Silage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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