GRAZING Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

grazing 1 of 2

verb (1)

Definition of grazing

present participle of graze

as in feeding

to feed on grass or herbs cows grazing in the meadow

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present participle of graze

as in scratching

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface I grazed my elbow diving for the ball

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as in brushing

to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing the volleyball just grazed my face, so I'm okay

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A shot to her back and a bullet grazing her skull led to medical complications and her ultimate retirement from the Army. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 While the Griffiths were in a carriage on their way to the grave of Tina’s recently-deceased mother, someone fired a gun at them from another carriage, grazing Griffith’s head. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026 Fields of solar panels blanket parts of Inner Mongolia, while the slender silhouettes of wind turbines spin above grazing sheep. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Based on his observations thus far, Spasojevic believes the burros could play an important role in the local ecosystem by grazing on non-native grasses and preventing them from overtaking native plants. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Silica-poor disks are created by less energetic events from roughly moon-sized bodies grazing each other. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 In July 2024, a gunman in Pennsylvania fired multiple shots at Trump, grazing his right ear and killing a rally attendee before the Secret Service fatally shot the gunman. — Angelique Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 But the mannequin sporting a naval-grazing Christopher Esber gown begs to differ. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Non-polo-playing horse lovers can visit the 4,700-acre Deerwood Ranch Wild Horse EcoSanctuary, with some 350 wild horses grazing alongside elk, coyotes, deer and other wildlife, 35 miles west of Laramie. — Irene Middleman Thomas, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026

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Animators studied ostriches before feeding their digital movement curves into a six-axis mechanical rig carrying the performers.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
And to manage context rot, feeding your agents only the context required for their current step may not be enough.

— Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of feeding

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Test the plant’s health by lightly scratching the woody stems—healthy tissue beneath the bark will typically look green.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
Well, then the sound of television writer Joe Wiseman clearing his throat over and over again might as well be Gilbert Gottfried’s laugh scratching against a chalkboard.

— Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of scratching

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In one scene, Evans stands completely naked in the shower, brushing his teeth with the bathroom door wide open and the cameras rolling, as Fielder stands awkwardly nearby.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
What if brushing your hair could do far more than simply detangling?

— Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of brushing

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These resident birds survive by foraging for food sources, which can be more difficult to find as temperatures drop.

— Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
As for us, we are engaged in the usual ritual of brewing a cuppa stimulation — our choice today is English breakfast — and foraging for items of interest.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of foraging

Verb

The trailer begins as Ziegler’s Mae frantically asks family friend Benny, played by a sleepy Rob Lowe, for help after her big mistake — kissing the wrong brother between Graham Phillips’ Andrew and Elias Kacavas’ Theo.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Shortly after, Lara said her friend was kissing the man near a wall before the pair disappeared.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of kissing

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The whole affair had a playfully casual mood, with Edwards casually eating his dinner while presenting the prizes and gleefully razzing the winners during their acceptance speeches.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Upgrading malls with food halls that aim to elevate the eating experience is an attempt to make malls relevant again, said food hall consultant Phil Colicchio in a bullish 2026 industry report.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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