as in cultivators
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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Recent Examples of farmers
However, Colorado farmers and communities should not be sacrificed to enable the ridiculous growth sprawl of the lower basin states.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
As prospective farmers struggled to clear forests for rice fields in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Malaya, their efforts might have been accompanied by mystical incantations like this invocation against Iblis, the Devil in Islamic tradition.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2026
Early life Kuppusamy Annamalai was born into a family of farmers.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Denmark is very much a nation of farmers.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Guest amenities are made from bio-plastics or bamboo, and most food is sourced locally from within Japan, reducing waste and supporting local farmers and producers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The primary sources of nitrates in groundwater are from livestock manure and other nitrogen-rich fertilizers placed on crops by farmers and ranchers, experts said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
According to Gockerell’s source, Polish farmers similarly checked their cats’ eyes.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Since the start of the war, Iran has blocked ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for not only oil but also fertilizer, sending costs upward for farmers.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
As prospective farmers struggled to clear forests for rice fields in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Malaya, their efforts might have been accompanied by mystical incantations like this invocation against Iblis, the Devil in Islamic tradition.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2026
Early life Kuppusamy Annamalai was born into a family of farmers.
—Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Denmark is very much a nation of farmers.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Guest amenities are made from bio-plastics or bamboo, and most food is sourced locally from within Japan, reducing waste and supporting local farmers and producers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The primary sources of nitrates in groundwater are from livestock manure and other nitrogen-rich fertilizers placed on crops by farmers and ranchers, experts said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
According to Gockerell’s source, Polish farmers similarly checked their cats’ eyes.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Since the start of the war, Iran has blocked ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for not only oil but also fertilizer, sending costs upward for farmers.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for farmers
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The representatives argued that bad actors are unfairly driving down prices and shifting the tax burden to manufacturers and cultivators who are trying to follow the rules.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2026
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In nature, this process typically occurs via fire, whereas cultivators often use acid or physical scarring.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cotton growers today are using more efficient irrigation systems, crop inputs and technologies while increasing the amount of cotton produced per acre.—
Catherine Salfino,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Climbing hydrangeas are vigorous growers and sometimes require a heavier hand to keep them trained to their trellis.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Farmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/farmers. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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