grower

Definition of growernext

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Recent Examples of grower Local growers supply everything from beef and lamb to mushrooms, honey, cheese and vegetables. — Derek James, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Likewise, regenerative agriculture, which outlaws increasingly expensive synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, can help growers keep costs down. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Grape growers and winemakers of all sizes are contending with a steep drop in consumer demand and the loss of the majority of wine exports to Canada. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 These days, competitive growers crossbreed the biggest parents to grow even bigger children, trading some seeds for free and selling others at prices surpassing $1,000. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 The program allows growers to choose practices suited to their region and farm. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Orange County’s agricultural heritage such as small farms, nurseries, and family growers disappears as development accelerates. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grower
farmer
Noun
  • The insights generated from these technologies can give farmers more time to isolate and treat sick animals before diseases spread widely.
    — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Pick wild apples—or go to the farmer’s market For city dwellers, Przystup recommends going to the flower market or the farmer’s market, or a classic stroll through Central Park.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Grower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grower. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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