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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Changing leaves and colder nights mean that harvest is underway.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Bezos has also said that future space colonies must be supported by resources such as frozen water that can be harvested from the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For areas with milder or frost-free environments, plant in late summer to early fall for a winter harvest, says Heater.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Changing leaves and colder nights mean that harvest is underway.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The results of a federal investigation into a Kentucky organ donation nonprofit, first disclosed by The New York Times in June, found that during a four-year period, medical providers had planned to harvest the organs of 73 patients despite signs of neurological activity.
—Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Bezos has also said that future space colonies must be supported by resources such as frozen water that can be harvested from the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
Noun
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Arabidopsis is a lab-friendly weed, not a crop or tree.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The vinegar is made by a passionate duo who process obscure small-batch crops at the peak of their season.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Check out our top picks below with trendy and timeless looks starting at just $25.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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They were picked to finish 15th in the 17-team conference.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The day after Kirk’s murder, his supporters gathered at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix to pay their respects to the man who built a movement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Based on a video shared by Hello Magazine, the princess took a few seconds to simply gather her hair into a low ponytail and tie it into a knot.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The tribe’s most recent binding pact from 1863, which preexists the federal law that regulates mining of public lands, guarantees its members exclusive use of the area to fish, hunt, gather and graze animals.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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And like many couples who love the outdoors, their idea of a date is going fishing.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Try ordering or making your matcha unsweetened to reap the most health benefits.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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Retailers also are in a position to reap the benefits of lower interest rates.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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