grower

Definition of growernext

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Recent Examples of grower No specific food, grower or supplier has been identified as the source of this summer’s outbreak of cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that has been linked to cases of explosive diarrhea across the country, particularly in Michigan and Ohio. Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 That said, Ford notes that many growers remove the flower stalk early, allowing the plant to direct more energy toward trap growth, as blooming requires a significant amount of energy. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 At this time, a specific type of produce, grower or supplier has not been identified as the source of each state outbreak. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 However, no specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified as the source, and other food items have not been eliminated as a possibility, the agency said in a news release. Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Haubert, whose district includes unincorporated parts of the county, has previously defended millions of dollars in discretionary awards to wine growers, saying his district benefits from a robust wine region. Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Michigan health officials previously told ABC News that the working hypothesis is that the outbreak is linked to food contamination, but so far, no produce, grower or supplier has been identified. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 July 2026 For a blissful minute, the miracle of infinite connection was confined to home offices; thanks to high costs and poor coverage, cell phones were a slow-grower in the West. Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 The grower will plant again next season, because that is what Israelis do, and the hope in that is stubborn. Frayda Leibtag, Time, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grower
farmer
Noun
  • The additional aid for farmers dealing with higher gas and fertilizer prices and retaliatory tariffs has become an election year priority for many lawmakers with large rural constituencies.
    Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • House Republicans on Wednesday released the framework for a $95 billion package to fund the Pentagon and send aid to farmers.
    Jarrell Dillard, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

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“Grower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grower. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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