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 The group also called for an emergency meeting of relevant USDA officials, border-state commissioners of agriculture, and state veterinarians to coordinate against the insect. —

Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 June 2026 Beyond agriculture, the sensing technology could find use in other fields that require careful manipulation. —

Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 Georgia agriculture officials are urging residents in several coastal counties to stay alert and report sightings of early-stage yellow-legged hornet nests as the state continues efforts to prevent larger infestations that could threaten pollinators and agriculture. —

Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 June 2026 According to a breakdown of Ag Reserve land, 13,374 acres, or 61% of the reserve, has been set aside for preservation through agriculture or conservation land. —

Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for agriculture

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farming

Noun

The couple say business is booming and that micro-farming is both a business and an enjoyable hobby.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
Since taking up farming in 2019, Clarkson has become an outspoken agriculture advocate who has railed against the government’s decision to introduce inheritance tax on farmland in November 2024.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026