as in picked
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 harvested
Officials don't recommend consuming any meat from animals that are visibly sick, but healthy deer harvested from areas where EHD has been present are still safe to eat, the DNR says.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Like the harvest moon, the corn moon takes its name from the fact that crops are harvested at this time of year in North America.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
One of the places that is most evident is in the fields where food is grown and harvested, researchers and advocates say.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Within a few days, the flowers should turn completely brown, at which point the seeds are ready to be harvested.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Subscribers of the adult forum allegedly harvested images of women from social media websites or public sources, before doctoring them and posting them along with misogynistic descriptions.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Apples won't continue ripening after they're harvested.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
The oysters that caused the latest deaths were harvested in Louisiana and served in restaurants in Florida and Louisiana.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This beer provided rations to agricultural workers who harvested products that were stored and redistributed by the temple, which served as the city’s religious and economic centre.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Like the harvest moon, the corn moon takes its name from the fact that crops are harvested at this time of year in North America.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
One of the places that is most evident is in the fields where food is grown and harvested, researchers and advocates say.
—Kate Rogers, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
Within a few days, the flowers should turn completely brown, at which point the seeds are ready to be harvested.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Subscribers of the adult forum allegedly harvested images of women from social media websites or public sources, before doctoring them and posting them along with misogynistic descriptions.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Apples won't continue ripening after they're harvested.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
The oysters that caused the latest deaths were harvested in Louisiana and served in restaurants in Florida and Louisiana.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This beer provided rations to agricultural workers who harvested products that were stored and redistributed by the temple, which served as the city’s religious and economic centre.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvested
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In 2007, Kansas was picked to play in the Orange Bowl over Mizzou, even though the Tigers were ranked higher and had won the head-to-head matchup in the final week of the regular season.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Raynor picked Southeast Missouri State apart, completing 81% of his passes while accumulating 345 total yards and 3 touchdowns.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Harvested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvested. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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