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Definition of foragesnext
present tense third-person singular of forage
as in grazes
to feed on grass or herbs cows foraging in the pasture

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noun

plural of forage

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Verb
  • An American Bison grazes in fields on the Southern Plains Land Trust Heartland Ranch Nature Preserve on September 23, 2022 near Lamar, Colorado.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Velasquez likes square layers for hair that grazes just at the collarbone.
    Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Wondering why Easter is celebrated with egg hunts?
    Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
  • More than 15,000 eggs dotted the grounds of Sunset Woods Park on Saturday for four back-to-back Easter egg hunts sponsored by the Park District of Highland Park.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The crowdsourced reviewing site reports internet searches for lessons grew 819% from September 2024 to August 2025, while searches for mahjong clubs skyrocketed 4,467%.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Meghan Laidlaw, acting director of client services at Library and Archives Canada, said online searches for records have jumped sharply since the law changed.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For everything from lymphatic drainage to pain relief, ear seeding is taking over social feeds.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Laura also requested respite care for nighttime tube feeds, but the warrant says a doctor told her those would be discontinued because her son was taking medication by mouth without issue.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Minor leaguers often spend the month of July hearing rumors, eying unfamilar scouts watching, refreshing their social media pages for the latest.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Gard is a big center who can really skate, and that combination always gets the attention of scouts.
    Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Nell O’Dell’s family owns the inn that stands at the Golden Crossroads, the place where all proper magical quests must begin.
    Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The characters in the trailer are all on separate side quests, coming together occasionally for complete chaos.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Eating small frequent meals and snacks can help spread calories throughout the day and avoid large meals in close proximity to exercise.
    Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The district distributed take-home materials, set up student supervision sites and partnered with local agencies to provide meals and services.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Zarco Tony Trejo Three other people were killed during police pursuits so far this week.
    Tom Wait, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • For example, Cheek cites research that connects altruistic behavior and a sense of purpose with reduced inflammation, as opposed to hedonistic pursuits, which can worsen inflammation.
    Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Forages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forages. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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