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
While significant advancements have been made in harvesting this power, existing technologies do not capture the full potential of the entire solar spectrum.
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New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
No matter your interests, there’s something for you in this gem of a mountain town—from embarking on half-day hikes and tastings at local wineries to riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and harvesting fresh fruit at the largest apple orchard in the Southeast.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The machine moved forward and began harvesting potatoes on its own in the fields of Karnal, a city in northern India.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
This makes space an exceptional environment for harvesting solar power.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
That includes recording audio through your phone’s microphone, harvesting messages, contacts and account details, stealing photos and other files, making calls, even wiping the device.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
They’re each charged with burglary and illegally harvesting a tarpon.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
While harvesting one deer for meat is wonderful for providing meals all winter (give or take, depending on the size of your household), a real fur garment will keep you warm for a lifetime.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
As temperatures begin to cool, your gardening to-do list may include harvesting herbs that won’t survive impending freezing weather.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
No matter your interests, there’s something for you in this gem of a mountain town—from embarking on half-day hikes and tastings at local wineries to riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and harvesting fresh fruit at the largest apple orchard in the Southeast.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The machine moved forward and began harvesting potatoes on its own in the fields of Karnal, a city in northern India.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
This makes space an exceptional environment for harvesting solar power.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
That includes recording audio through your phone’s microphone, harvesting messages, contacts and account details, stealing photos and other files, making calls, even wiping the device.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
They’re each charged with burglary and illegally harvesting a tarpon.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
While harvesting one deer for meat is wonderful for providing meals all winter (give or take, depending on the size of your household), a real fur garment will keep you warm for a lifetime.
—Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
As temperatures begin to cool, your gardening to-do list may include harvesting herbs that won’t survive impending freezing weather.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvesting
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Of course, if money is no object, picking a luxury SUV could be surprisingly challenging.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Use Liquid Herbicide When picking a post-emergent herbicide, Cuoco recommends looking for a liquid form that can be sprayed directly onto problem areas.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rules committee will come up with proposals at its meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, then spend the next month gathering feedback before final decisions in March.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Harvesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvesting. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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