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
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
When it is finally harvested and distilled, the result is a spirit that is strikingly clean and dry—literally just plant and water.
—Claudia Romo Edelman, Time, 5 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
Il Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano, which certifies San Marzano tomatoes, said on its website that the DOP certification also requires that the tomatoes are harvested by hand.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
When it is finally harvested and distilled, the result is a spirit that is strikingly clean and dry—literally just plant and water.
—Claudia Romo Edelman, Time, 5 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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Griffin was picked by the Minnesota Lynx in the third round of the 2025 draft but didn’t report to camp last year to rehab a lingering knee injury from the college season, and she was waived by the Lynx during training camp this season.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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But so far, the focus of these draft picks — which is football first and borders on football only — stands in contrast to the bigger personalities and egos of recent Joe Schoen first round picks such as Malik Nabers, Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
11 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
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More people than the entire population of Minneapolis, or half a million, were estimated to go fishing in Minnesota between Saturday and Sunday.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The man standing second from the left seems to be holding a fishing pole — fishing perhaps from the bed of the wagon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
Verb
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As the sun and Jupiter harmonize, reap the rewards.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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That also means existing properties are reaping the rewards.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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