as in agriculture
the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock
since an ancestor settled there in the 19th century, farming has been the only occupation for six generations of the family
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as in agricultural
engaged in or concerned with agriculture
years of drought had a devastating impact on the region's farming communities
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as in cultivating
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on
we're planning on farming 50 acres the first year
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Recent Examples of farming
Brit Morse, Fortune, 17 July 2025
For many refugees, farming is also deeply personal—a way to heal from past traumas and build a new future.
—Karthika Gupta, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Soil Carbon Sequestration through Regenerative Agriculture A 2022 study by the Rodale Institute shows regenerative farming practices such as cover cropping, no-till, and rotational grazing can sequester up to 3 tons of CO2 per hectare annually.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Some of that land is used for farming, and some has woods and water.
—Dakota Barnes-Rush, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
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Wall Street Journal The future of farming involves minimal human contact with AI, drones, and robot pickers taking over the labor.
—Brit Morse, Fortune, 17 July 2025
For many refugees, farming is also deeply personal—a way to heal from past traumas and build a new future.
—Karthika Gupta, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Soil Carbon Sequestration through Regenerative Agriculture A 2022 study by the Rodale Institute shows regenerative farming practices such as cover cropping, no-till, and rotational grazing can sequester up to 3 tons of CO2 per hectare annually.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Some of that land is used for farming, and some has woods and water.
—Dakota Barnes-Rush, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farming
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Some of those critics hold public office, however, and are doubly suspicious of a company with Chinese owners in a sector as critical as agriculture.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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Cal Expo’s only responsibilities with the state are to host the annual State Fair by showcasing wine, food, agriculture and culture from all 58 of the state’s counties.—
MARIANA GARCIA,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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The event also will pay tribute to the state's agricultural diversity, which is second only to California, organizers said.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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His announcement also said Japan had agreed to open up to imports of vehicles, rice and other agricultural products from the United States.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The group trains in Livermore at Basso’s Arena, tucked within the Tri-Valley’s rolling hills, where the agrarian lifestyle barely escapes the hustle and bustle of highway traffic and dense, multi-story buildings.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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The natural disaster effectively wiped out thousands of years of human economic development, turning us back into an agrarian society overnight.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
1 July 2025
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“Farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farming. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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