as in ranch
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock
a farm that has been in the same family for five generations
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Recent Examples of farm
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Some additions to the farm bill that are moving through Congress could do just that.
—Anthony Pahnke, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Goats were among the first animals domesticated in Ireland and have been farmed there since Neolithic times.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Not to mention a relatively large amount of discussion about more niche, local issues like the welfare of farm pigs.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Some additions to the farm bill that are moving through Congress could do just that.
—Anthony Pahnke, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Currently, the parcels are farmed under leases that will transfer to the forest preserves.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Goats were among the first animals domesticated in Ireland and have been farmed there since Neolithic times.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farm
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Federal authorities have indicted a dog breeder who was secretly recorded on video shooting and killing a dog, which led to a raid on her East Texas ranch.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The interview was filmed in front of a live audience in a recreation of the iconic Stewart ranch-style home.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They were traced to the purchase of 11 real estate properties, 14 plots of land cultivated as vineyards and olive groves, along with artworks and financial assets in Florence and the neighboring Tuscan countryside.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Seoul, Kim sits down with leading figures from the K-pop world to investigate how the industry cultivated an extraordinarily devoted international following.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Lawrence Mower,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Participants will make a seed ball that can be planted to grow wildflowers.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In plain English, that means data harvested by the very apps and websites Americans rely on to navigate modern life, then sold to the highest bidder — including the government.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Think mugwort from Ganghwa, fig from Yeongam, or rice harvested in Yeoju, a region known for its mineral-rich soil and high-quality crops.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Aggressive turning or tilling harms microorganisms, kills beneficial insects and earthworms, increases erosion, removes air pockets, releases carbon into the atmosphere and brings dormant weed seeds to the surface, where conditions are perfect for their growth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Solid manure from feedlots, poultry houses or composting dairy barns is spread and tilled under.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farm. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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