as in to pick
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
harvest salmon from nearby rivers every year we harvest corn from our own garden
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Recent Examples of harvest
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Many unfortunate events were blamed on poison—the unexpected death of an enslaver or a slave, a spate of local deaths due to a virus or other disease, or problems on the plantation such as ill livestock or bad harvests.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
After sponges were discovered off the coast of Tarpon Springs, Greek divers, who had superior methods for harvesting them, immigrated to grow the industry.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Noun
One plant can provide a continuous harvest for many months, Kaiser says.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Many unfortunate events were blamed on poison—the unexpected death of an enslaver or a slave, a spate of local deaths due to a virus or other disease, or problems on the plantation such as ill livestock or bad harvests.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
Rules for Black Lake sturgeon fishing season Black Lake anglers are allowed to harvest one lake sturgeon and the fish must be immediately reported to DNR personnel on the ice or by calling 231-340-0276 if DNR personnel can't be found.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
After sponges were discovered off the coast of Tarpon Springs, Greek divers, who had superior methods for harvesting them, immigrated to grow the industry.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
Noun
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Pakko acknowledged the challenges row-crop farmers are facing and how that contributed to his predictions for the overall Arkansas economy.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The crops will be sold at a local market and to future restaurants.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was hand picked by Jeopardy producers to succeed Trebek before his passing, and even got the blessing of the longtime host's widow, Jean Trebek.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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He was picked to play for Latvia in the Winter Olympics next month in Milan, Italy.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That evening, his team-mates at Bottesford gathered in their clubhouse following a 2-2 draw at home to Golcar United, where there had been a moment of reflection ahead of kick-off.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Officers also gathered at HCA-Florida Kendall Hospital.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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People fishing within the boundaries of Mammoth Cave National Park.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Given the otherworldly landscape minutes from the hotel, Larch House intends to be a home base for travelers fly-fishing and rafting in the summertime or skiing the top-tier slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort in the winter.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lone exceptions have been health care – an industry growing as a result of an aging population – and leisure and hospitality, which has reaped some of the spoils from an increasingly bifurcated economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sol de Janeiro’s body lotion comes with a convenient pump that quickly dispenses the lotion so my skin can reap the benefits of the formula.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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