stockyards

Definition of stockyardsnext
plural of stockyard

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stockyards
Noun
  • Four running backs in the state rushed for more than 4,000 yards.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Purdy overcame two interceptions in the season opener to lead a fourth-quarter comeback for a 17-13 win but managed just 127 yards passing in the rematch in Week 18.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In October, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with help from federal conservation officials, killed four wolves from the Beyem Seyo pack, which had become unusually habituated to preying on cattle from ranches in Sierra Valley.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The culinary team works with local farms, ranches, and fishers to source ingredients.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Stockyards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stockyards. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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