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
For budget-minded growers, that translates into a wider harvest window and more food from the same planting.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
During the pandemic, bean growers were initially saddled with excess inventory as farmers markets and restaurants suddenly closed.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Grain stocks rise Farm groups have urged Congress to approve additional aid for crop growers as the repercussions of the Iran war rattle the broader economy.
—Tom Polansek, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Christian Eiroa, who comes from a long line of Cuban tobacco growers, spoke of his grandfather, an immigrant to Cuba from Galicia.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
To commercial growers and home gardeners alike, this year offers the opposite concern.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Greenhouses suit gardeners, hobbyists and food growers who want to extend their season or gain more control over growing conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.
—Evan Moore
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Even with Cisco’s new and refreshed products becoming a larger part of the business over time, Piper Sandler believes the drag from its legacy offerings will make the segment a low-single-digits grower.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
During the pandemic, bean growers were initially saddled with excess inventory as farmers markets and restaurants suddenly closed.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Grain stocks rise Farm groups have urged Congress to approve additional aid for crop growers as the repercussions of the Iran war rattle the broader economy.
—Tom Polansek, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Christian Eiroa, who comes from a long line of Cuban tobacco growers, spoke of his grandfather, an immigrant to Cuba from Galicia.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
To commercial growers and home gardeners alike, this year offers the opposite concern.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Greenhouses suit gardeners, hobbyists and food growers who want to extend their season or gain more control over growing conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.
—Evan Moore
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Even with Cisco’s new and refreshed products becoming a larger part of the business over time, Piper Sandler believes the drag from its legacy offerings will make the segment a low-single-digits grower.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grower
farmer
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All of it costs farmers more in a year hit hard by weather, and with the potential for some farmers, like those in the South Platte River Basin, to get reductions in their irrigation water allotments.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So much of what Diaspora is doing is making sure that the farmers’ spices are getting to you in a beautiful, fresh state.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Grower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grower. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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