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
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Brazil is also facing extreme heat and drought, which has immensely impacted coffee harvests.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Farm workers in a greenhouse plant tiny kale and marigold seeds into plastic trays, while others harvest leafy bunches of spinach.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Whether your grandmother loved the harvest colors of the Spice of Life pattern or preferred the calming blue and white of the Cornflower Blue series, Corningware was a must-have in vintage kitchens.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Brazil is also facing extreme heat and drought, which has immensely impacted coffee harvests.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
To avoid the problem, plant during cool periods and harvest before bolting occurs.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Farm workers in a greenhouse plant tiny kale and marigold seeds into plastic trays, while others harvest leafy bunches of spinach.
—Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
Noun
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This was not a good crop of quarterbacks, and next year’s is, meaning Ewers’ stock probably wouldn’t get higher.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But, not every talented college player heard their name called, and there is an impressive crop of undrafted free agents this year.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Steelers’ draft picks Picks will be updated throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, April 24–26.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The toppings really make the dish here—pick your favorites!—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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When Ayyub was a child, a group of men gathered every morning for prayer and martial arts in a field down the street from her home.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The pair was fishing in Red Rock Creek on Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said in a April 24 news release obtained by McClatchy News.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to Gilbert’s brother-in-law, Charles Brown, the pair fishing late at night was not out of the ordinary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Over several years, businesses across much of Arizona, but mostly in Phoenix, reaped huge Medicaid reimbursements by enrolling Native Americans in their programs and billing the state’s American Indian Health Program at exorbitant rates for services, like counseling sessions.—
Mary Hudetz,
ProPublica,
2 May 2025
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Investors who bought gold in a bid for safety are reaping their rewards in a time of global market turmoil.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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