as in farm
a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock
lives on a cattle ranch in Texas that's as big as the whole state of Rhode Island
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Recent Examples of ranch
The rest of the film consists of the brother and sister’s return to the ranch, now suffused with dread at Misael’s inability to properly care for his sibling.
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Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Every bowl can be unique, with drizzles like pesto and ranch, and toppings such as tomatoes and even pineapple − a topping that can be a key indicator of a repeat customer, Senese said.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 16 May 2026
Vigilantes doling out justice in Hell’s Kitchen, steamy romances in the English countryside, and cowboys just trying to hang onto the ranch – again.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In interviews, Tomé has described helping with ranch work and learning skills such as hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening at an early age.
—Bynick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Every bowl can be unique, with drizzles like pesto and ranch, and toppings such as tomatoes and even pineapple − a topping that can be a key indicator of a repeat customer, Senese said.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 16 May 2026
Vigilantes doling out justice in Hell’s Kitchen, steamy romances in the English countryside, and cowboys just trying to hang onto the ranch – again.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In interviews, Tomé has described helping with ranch work and learning skills such as hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening at an early age.
—Bynick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ranch
farm
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Eco effort The on-site organic farm, close relations with local farmers and fisherfolk, and a total ban on single-use plastics can be expected from a resort of this calibre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The Moroccan immigrants who staff this berry farm appear to live simple lives, spending their days on repetitive manual labor and their evenings in shabby housing with minimal material possessions.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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“Ranch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranch. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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