as in picking
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
harvest salmon from nearby rivers every year we harvest corn from our own garden
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Recent Examples of harvesting
When harvesting the nuts, pickers should wear gloves to protect their hands from the walnuts' juice, which will stain hands.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The race to dominate the humanoid robotics market is as much about harvesting 3D data as finessing the nuts and bolts.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Some focus on fishing in the ocean or among the mangroves, others on herding zebu cattle, and still others on harvesting resources from the forest.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Farmhands in the distance are harvesting hay, not only to provide winter fodder for animals but also to destroy seedling trees and shrubs that might otherwise overgrow the area, while distant plumes of smoke suggest the possible burning of fields after harvest for the same reason.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2025
Stop watering the week before harvesting them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
So, while you might be tempted to store the mower after dealing with seasonal tasks like composting annuals and harvesting your garden, remember to keep mowing your grass as needed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Hunters in Kentucky are limited to harvesting one antlered deer per person statewide for the season.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
This time of year, when vintners and winemakers are in the vineyards harvesting their grapes, is marked by early mornings and long days.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The race to dominate the humanoid robotics market is as much about harvesting 3D data as finessing the nuts and bolts.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Some focus on fishing in the ocean or among the mangroves, others on herding zebu cattle, and still others on harvesting resources from the forest.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Farmhands in the distance are harvesting hay, not only to provide winter fodder for animals but also to destroy seedling trees and shrubs that might otherwise overgrow the area, while distant plumes of smoke suggest the possible burning of fields after harvest for the same reason.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Oct. 2025
Stop watering the week before harvesting them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
So, while you might be tempted to store the mower after dealing with seasonal tasks like composting annuals and harvesting your garden, remember to keep mowing your grass as needed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Hunters in Kentucky are limited to harvesting one antlered deer per person statewide for the season.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
This time of year, when vintners and winemakers are in the vineyards harvesting their grapes, is marked by early mornings and long days.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvesting
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On its own, the 5070 Ti sells for $800, so picking it up inside a capable gaming laptop with a good-looking screen and style for miles for just a little bit more than that is a massive bargain.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Here is who 60 national experts are picking to win the game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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Last month, a Ward 2 resident initiated the process of gathering signatures to trigger a recall election of Richardson.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Avivi said that gathering information on Hamas terrorists and the organization’s structure has been an ongoing effort for years, including mapping platoons, companies, and battalions, as well as identifying commanders.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Harvesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvesting. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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