pastured

Definition of pasturednext
past tense of pasture
as in grazed
to feed on grass or herbs pasturing sheep on town lands was actually a cheaper alternative to mowing

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grazed
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  • Jamarrien Monroe’s 18-month-old son, Jhacari Monroe, was grazed in the leg.
    Emerson Clarridge Updated February 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Nabet nearly equalized in the 83rd minute, but her shot from the top of the box grazed the net and sailed over.
    Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Pastured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastured. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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