as in farmers
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 growers
Pair it with vigorous growers like petunias or calibrachoa for gorgeous textural contrast.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Gilcrease said growers want to see regulation phased in gradually.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Three of five fruit growers who frequent the Boulder County Farmers Markets also reported total losses, according to market officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Her main supporters have been ranchers, winery owners, grape growers, and other agricultural business groups located in the Central Valley.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Eat Farm-to-Table Vermont’s farm-to-table scene is built on genuine support for local growers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The menu skews seasonal, with an emphasis on farm-to-table sourcing and produce from Southern California growers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
As regenerative agriculture overtakes traditional organic labels in popularity, Lewkowitz highlighted the unique challenges American growers face.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet the conflict in the region is sending shockwaves through the global food industry — from growers to packaging firms and distributors — with major implications for food security and living standards.
—Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Gilcrease said growers want to see regulation phased in gradually.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Three of five fruit growers who frequent the Boulder County Farmers Markets also reported total losses, according to market officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Her main supporters have been ranchers, winery owners, grape growers, and other agricultural business groups located in the Central Valley.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Eat Farm-to-Table Vermont’s farm-to-table scene is built on genuine support for local growers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The menu skews seasonal, with an emphasis on farm-to-table sourcing and produce from Southern California growers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
As regenerative agriculture overtakes traditional organic labels in popularity, Lewkowitz highlighted the unique challenges American growers face.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet the conflict in the region is sending shockwaves through the global food industry — from growers to packaging firms and distributors — with major implications for food security and living standards.
—Agnieszka De Sousa, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growers
farmers
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Archaeologists excavating the site of a future farmers’ market in the eastern Croatian city of Vinkovci have discovered a rare intact grave amid the ancient Roman necropolis.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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In its current form, the measure would structure major food and agriculture programs for five years, increase subsidies for farmers and cut food assistance programs for lower-income families.—
Mathew Miranda
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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“Growers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growers. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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