forage

1 of 2verb

/ˈfɔ.rɪʤ/

Forms:forages,foraging,foraged,foraged

1

to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

The bears foraged for berries in the forest, using their keen sense of smell to locate ripe fruit.
The squirrels frequently forage for nuts and seeds in the park.
She is currently foraging for edible mushrooms in the woods.
They recently foraged for wild herbs to use in cooking.
The birds recently foraged for insects in the garden.

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2

to search an area in order to find food or necessary supplies

transitive

The animals foraged the forest for berries and nuts before the winter arrived.
The children foraged the kitchen for snacks after school.
The scouts foraged the area for firewood to keep warm during the night.
The refugees foraged the abandoned village for anything edible they could find.
The tribe foraged the riverbanks for fish and plants to sustain them.