farmed

British

/ fɑːmd /

adjective

(of fish and game) reared on a farm rather than caught in the wild

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Apple recently farmed out to Google’s Gemini the backroom for a forthcoming “Apple Intelligence.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Cubs in particular can become less fearful and develop a taste for farmed produce and common fruits such as persimmon.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

But with Nigeria's rising population, more land is being farmed, old grazing areas are being lost and water sources are becoming more precious.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

As a result, emissions increased from wetlands, rivers, lakes, and farmed land, adding to the buildup of methane, the second-most important greenhouse gas after carbon monoxide.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Built his home and farmed his land, then dug for coal when the farming wasn't enough.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson

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