rancher

Definition of ranchernext

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Recent Examples of rancher Ted Turner, the media mogul, philanthropist, international sports impresario, rancher and champion sailor, had one of the best runs in human history. Drew Kann, AJC.com, 7 May 2026 Over the course of a year, the series follows the bond between each rancher and their dog within a real working environment, capturing the patience, discipline, and connection at the heart of the process. Peter White, Deadline, 7 May 2026 Fringe detailing on a vest or leather jacket hearkens back to the rancher influence of cowboy boots, and pairing it with more structured pieces like a shirt dress and gold jewelry offers a fun, modern take on Westernwear. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026 The longhorns are coming from Flying U Rodeo and the cattle are from rancher Reno Rosser, according to Collinsworth. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rancher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rancher
Noun
  • Kirk Wilbur, vice president of government affairs cattlemen’s association, said the organization is concerned about that division of funding — especially if funding is reduced.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The vigilantes who hanged her were self-serving cattlemen.
    Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Roosevelt observes that the cougars of his time are docile and timid, terrified of the rifle-bearing ranchman who had come to dominate their homelands.
    Declan Leary, National Review, 12 Sep. 2019
  • This once summer residence of the Marquis de Mores—an Old West frontier ranchman—and his family includes many of their original furnishings.
    Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian, 6 June 2019
Noun
  • For stockmen and women, there’s nothing more rewarding than a 283-day pregnancy that results in a contented cow and a healthy calf.
    Susan Koch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • The stockman rolls on narrow 21/18-inch spoked enduro wheels.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • When cities buy water rights from rural areas and let the fields go fallow, the land does not automatically return to the shortgrass prairie encountered by 19th-century homesteaders or the Native Americans before them.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
  • For homesteaders taking an incremental, DIY approach, hoop houses and mini greenhouses are great entry points.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This agreement is cost-effective, creates a sustainable home for our horsemen, and ensures that the Preakness Stakes and Maryland racing remain global icons of excellence for generations to come.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The six horsemen follow upstairs, to the upper floors, into the apartment.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Rancher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rancher. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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