Thesaurus results for AGRICULTURE

agriculture

noun

ˈa-gri-ˌkəl-chər

as in farming

the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock the forest was cut down, and the land given over to agriculture

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Recent Examples of agriculture At the core of this diversity lies agriculture, which has for centuries defined the rhythm of life through the cycle of sowing and harvesting crops. —

Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026 By blending cinematic storytelling with participatory elements on social media, the campaign has garnered more than 150 million views and fostered a grassroots movement, empowering farmers and citizens alike to explore and support climate-positive agriculture. —

Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026 Among the pollinators, honey bees are the most important for agriculture crops. —

Andony Melathopoulos, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026 Most of these people are in agriculture. —

Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agriculture

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farming

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The capital allocates 22% of land for farming and promotes urban innovations like vertical farms and hydroponics to boost local food production.

— Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Disputes over land and grazing between mostly Muslim Fulani herders and largely Christian farming communities frequently escalate into deadly clashes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026