harvesting

present participle of harvest
as in picking
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 harvesting Predictably, Kristi has gotten plenty of hate in the comments for harvesting this big, beautiful bull elk. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 That means a material optimized for sunlight is not necessarily the best choice for harvesting light from LEDs or other indoor sources. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 To properly store your onions after harvesting them, start by selecting suitable storage varieties. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026 Some farmers in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa have started planting and harvesting perennial rice in their fields. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 The harvest moon gets its name due to the moon rising right after the sun sets, giving additional light to farmers while harvesting crops, according to the almanac. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026 Some Michigan cider mills are already open, harvesting apples and making the refreshing drink, and selling a variety of sweet baked goods. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Agent Mulder, hot on the trail of a group of murderers who are harvesting their victims' organs, breaks into a makeshift laboratory in an attempt to save an abducted woman. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Allow stems to grow at least 6 inches tall before harvesting again, and avoid removing more than about 30 percent of total plant growth during any one pruning session. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • For owners, picking the right capital provider is a major decision that can shape the future of their enterprise.
    — Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Florida Lottery players went one for four on Wednesday’s big money draw game jackpots, the lone winner picking the numbers at a Publix.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • Managers spend more time gathering information than coaching their teams.
    — Kylie Fuentes, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The property also has a movie theater, a resort-style pool area, and multiple spaces for gathering both indoors and out.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Harvesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvesting. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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