pasturing

Definition of pasturingnext
present participle of pasture
as in grazing
to feed on grass or herbs pasturing sheep on town lands was actually a cheaper alternative to mowing

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grazing
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  • The State Land Board closely monitors drought conditions and manages grazing on a case-by-case basis in coordination with lessees, spokeswoman Emily Barbo said in email.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
  • While no young tree is off-limits, young citrus trees have thorns that also deter deer from grazing.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Pasturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/pasturing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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