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
Matthew Robertson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Farmers’ harvests in 2025 were mostly unprofitable, and many growers are expecting to again lose money this year.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
When temperatures are forecast to drop into the 40s, harvest the entire plant or bring it indoors and set it on a sunny windowsill.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Noun
By recognizing this unseen harvest as a significant food source, policymakers can recognize that changes in recreational fishing opportunities don’t just affect anglers’ enjoyment, but also millions of households’ food security.
—Matthew Robertson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Farmers’ harvests in 2025 were mostly unprofitable, and many growers are expecting to again lose money this year.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Verb
Plant beets now and harvest them in 50-70 days.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
When temperatures are forecast to drop into the 40s, harvest the entire plant or bring it indoors and set it on a sunny windowsill.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
Noun
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Northern India already has some of the world’s most polluted air, created by a toxic mix of vehicle and industrial emissions, crop residue burning, and construction dust.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The antioxidant story continues with green tea sourced from Korea’s Jeju Island, known for its mineral-rich soil and nutrient-dense crops, adding an extra layer of environmental defense.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The driving range was packed, families milled around the miniature golf course, and inside, the pro shop had been picked nearly clean of gear bearing the course’s logo.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
4 May 2026
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What number will the Steelers be picking from in the 2027 draft?—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Her family’s all nearby, out in the country and away from San Marcos, where Lindsey is surrounded by dark skies, and has space for gardens, fires to gather around and animals to rescue.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Verb
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For Navy veteran Jake Ciccone, the experience is about more than fishing.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Anglers can enjoy surf fishing right from the beach or fish from one of the rock jetties, narrow structures that stretch from the shore into the ocean.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But true patriarchy is a two-way street, and twenty-first century men want to reap all the benefits of that system without making any of the sacrifices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 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,
1 May 2026
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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