as in farmer
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
orange growers in Florida were hard hit by the hurricane
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Recent Examples of grower
The weekend is highlighted by the iconic pumpkin weigh-off, which draws growers from across the globe to compete for a grand prize.
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Ivory™ Camellia is a vigorous grower, maturing to a height of six to eight feet tall and spreading five to seven feet wide.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
However, India had import duties in place to protect its domestic cotton growers.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Don't skip its wine pairings, which are all sourced from small, local growers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Colorado requires marijuana growers and manufacturers of edibles and concentrates to test for mold, yeast and certain heavy metals and pesticides.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Many are very cold-hardy and well-suited for northern growers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Historically, our region has had a large volume of wine production, with many small growers and, consequently, many cooperatives.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The BeeHome costs about the same as the traditional wooden beehive and can robotically manage up to 10 hives each, saving growers on labor costs.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Ivory™ Camellia is a vigorous grower, maturing to a height of six to eight feet tall and spreading five to seven feet wide.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
However, India had import duties in place to protect its domestic cotton growers.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Don't skip its wine pairings, which are all sourced from small, local growers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Colorado requires marijuana growers and manufacturers of edibles and concentrates to test for mold, yeast and certain heavy metals and pesticides.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Many are very cold-hardy and well-suited for northern growers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Historically, our region has had a large volume of wine production, with many small growers and, consequently, many cooperatives.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The BeeHome costs about the same as the traditional wooden beehive and can robotically manage up to 10 hives each, saving growers on labor costs.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grower
farmer
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There are farmers' markets all over the county offering everything from fruits and veggies to jams and maple syrup, and picturesque towns and villages like Fleischmanns, Walton, and Hobart provide scenic locales for strolling, shopping, and dining.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The first Dutch original film on Disney+, The Balloonist shows what happens when young chicken farmer Gaby's predictable life is upended by a hot air balloon crashing into her coop.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Grower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grower. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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