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
Bruce Gil, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the new administrator in charge of the FDA’s food division appears to have no relevant experience beyond hunting with Donald Trump Jr.
Bird flu wiped out Doug Corwin’s century-old Long Island duck farm, forcing him to cull the entire 100,000 flock.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Emily Mullin, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
The sugar kelp is sustainably farmed off the British Columbia coast, adding maritime aromas and flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
For example, a farm in New York recently made headlines after it was forced to euthanize 100,000 ducks after health officials confirmed the flock was infected with the bird flu.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the new administrator in charge of the FDA’s food division appears to have no relevant experience beyond hunting with Donald Trump Jr.
Bird flu wiped out Doug Corwin’s century-old Long Island duck farm, forcing him to cull the entire 100,000 flock.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Rolling out a vaccine to farm workers and others at higher risk of infection would be a more targeted tactic, but even that measure may be premature.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
The sugar kelp is sustainably farmed off the British Columbia coast, adding maritime aromas and flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farm
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Now, in the inner circle of what will one day become an infamous cult, Evie becomes increasingly fascinated by their eerie, hidden ranch and with Suzanne, a magnetic older girl in the group.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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When Paramount+’s 1923 returns for Season 2 Sunday, the Dutton family will weather twin storms: the relentless Montana winter, and an even more relentless Donald Whitfield, who’s still hell-bent on acquiring Jake and Cara’s ranch by any means possible.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
19 Feb. 2025
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The acquisition of Curious Refuge will enable Promise to cultivate a talent pipeline versed in AI production techniques.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That could leave Kenyans feeling burned, undermining the soft power the United States has spent decades — and billions — cultivating.—
Jeffrey Gettleman,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Committed to sustainability, the brand plants an average of seven agaves for each one harvested and has been carbon neutral since 2018.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Wait until late April or May to start planting new grass from seed or sod.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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From rules that forbid people to harvest trees in close proximity to creeks – to ensure shelter for wildlife – to requiring two trees planted for every one harvested, CPS’ operations strive for the maximum level of sustainability.—
Malana Van Tyler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The escaped fish were ready to be harvested, said Mowi, and weigh about 12 pounds each.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Prepare the site by tilling your soil several inches deep to mix the layers and disperse possible pest problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Prep the planting spot by tilling the soil to a depth of 10 to 12 inches.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Farm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farm. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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