Definition of harvestnext
as in crop
the quantity of an animal or vegetable product gathered at the end of a season we can thank the bountiful harvest of 1621 for our traditional feast of turkey and all the trimmings every November

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verb

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
Noun
Once the plant is harvest-ready, focus your efforts on the outer leaves, so the inner ones can continue to grow the next year. — The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 Severe drought and hot temperatures across Hungary this summer meant that Hétszőlő's harvest for its dry wine began earlier than usual — in the middle of August. — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
By writing an out-of-the-money call and an out-of-the-money put for late October, traders can harvest the elevated premium as time value rapidly decays. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 Traditionally, the additional light helped farmers work later to harvest their crops. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harvest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
Noun
  • The wars caused massive destruction of religious and civic buildings, mills and mines, housing, crops, herds and transport infrastructure, damaging prosperity and forcing some people to move or starve.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Many bees are used at avocado farms in Queensland to pollinate the crops, so the thefts could have a knock-on effect on other food production.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Politically, spiritually, institutionally, financially, environmentally, psychologically — pick your adverb.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The affidavit said the woman also provided police photos of her injuries and said a friend attempted to pick her up from the home on on the day of the incident but was turned away.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Lessons and performance data gathered through testing, experimentation, and training can be returned to developers and program managers to improve future capabilities.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • In late March, according to previous Sacramento Bee reporting, hundreds of people gathered on the banks of the Sacramento River before walking across.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Along the way, visitors can learn about the Mi’kmaq, the Indigenous First Nations inhabitants of Canada’s Atlantic provinces; the French and English influence along the coast; and the region’s reliance on fishing.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • As a cub, his mother avoided taking him and his littermates to the competitive Brooks Falls to fish.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Victim of its own success However, the fact that demand for Novo’s products—and production—abroad is so massive means that its domestic economy isn’t reaping all the benefits.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Applying onto damp hair is ideal, but not the only chance to reap its benefits.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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