fallowed

past tense of fallow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallowed
Verb
  • Both the governor and the secretary listed a combination of lower market prices for farm products plus rising fertilizer, machinery and labor costs as a severe squeeze on the farm economy.
    Cristina LaRue, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The runners will be listed by post position with trainer, jockey, and morning line provided.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Significantly diseased leaves should be raked and removed from the area and disposed of properly, such as by burying, burning where allowed, or hot composting, according to UW-Madison.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The Pirates, meanwhile, raked Rockies reliever Anthony Molina for three runs on four hits, including two homers in the sixth inning — a leadoff homer by Spencer Horwitz and a two-run blast from Tommy Pham.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And the defense got plowed around for 394 yards and couldn’t get the ball back when the Chiefs would have had a late chance to rally.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Coach Matt Rhule’s third team adopted a more mature approach, evidenced against Akron as Nebraska plowed through an opportunity to lose its intensity while playing with a big lead in the second half.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Fallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallowed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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