pasturages

noun

plural of pasturage
as in pastures
open land over which livestock may roam and feed put the cows out on the back pasturage

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  1. pastures
  2. yards
Noun
  • The animals tear up crops, pastures, fences, roads and waterways, damage habitat used by native wildlife and can carry diseases capable of affecting livestock, wildlife and humans.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As the hurricane approached, shelters were opened, events were canceled and ranchers were urged to leave their cattle in pastures rather than structures that might collapse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Smith-Njigba, 24, is in his prime and more than capable of hitting 1,700 receiving yards again.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, Smith was the Chiefs’ favorite pass-receiving target out of the backfield with 25 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of yards
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“Pasturages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pasturages. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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