Thesaurus results for PASTURING

pasturing

verb

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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Recent Examples of pasturing His friend, a 64-year-old shepherd, had requested a permit from authorities that day to check on his sheep, pasturing in the area just above Blatten. —

Laura Millan, Bloomberg, 28 May 2025

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grazing

Verb

Hitting just below the knee or grazing the shin, the midi strikes the ideal balance of everyday ease and effortless polish.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
For midi- or maxidresses, cropped jackets that cinch the waist or floor-grazing hemlines that highlight an outfit's length both elevate your outfit.

— Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026