as in cultivator
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
a young farmer whose family has been growing wheat for many generations
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Diesel, jet fuel, fertilizer, and plastics are all resources that pass through the Strait of Hormuz—and the war has everyone from oil execs to airline leaders to farmers bracing for fallout from its impacts.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
For over 150 years, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has conducted scientific research and experiments to help farmers diagnose and solve problems with their plants and soil, invasive insects and more.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Mueller fears that the mounting pressures on farmers, exacerbated by the war, could lead some to hang up their hats for good.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The alternative crops could aid farmers who want to participate.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
For over 150 years, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has conducted scientific research and experiments to help farmers diagnose and solve problems with their plants and soil, invasive insects and more.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Mueller fears that the mounting pressures on farmers, exacerbated by the war, could lead some to hang up their hats for good.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The alternative crops could aid farmers who want to participate.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmer
cultivator
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However, cultivators can't get rid of weeds close to plants without damaging the vegetables.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The commission offers a range of license types, including cultivators, craft marijuana cooperatives, product manufacturers, retailers, research facilities, independent testing laboratories, transporters and microbusinesses.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Farmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmer. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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