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
Last year, the singer found himself at the center of the high-fence hunting debate after harvesting a world-record Transcaspian urial ram at Texas' Covered S Ranch.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
But a farmer harvesting 150 bushels of corn per year from a field must replenish the nutrients to grow corn again the next year.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Matthews has been harvesting vegetables in her backyard for 15 years.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Farm to table has pushed restaurants toward seasonal, rotating menus that change based on what local producers are harvesting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
The company lost billions for years before becoming one of the most profitable in history and its template of spending aggressively, capturing the platform shift and harvesting the returns is used as the basis for the AI bull case.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Supporters say the technology allows fishermen to continue harvesting crab while dramatically reducing the risk to whales.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The Tribes have been harvesting cones from healthy trees to regrow seedlings resistant to the fungus.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
Landscape designer Ben Gordon of Metropolitan Garden and Design notes that harvesting the outer leaves first allows the inner leaves to continue growing, with many varieties ready to harvest by April or May.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
But a farmer harvesting 150 bushels of corn per year from a field must replenish the nutrients to grow corn again the next year.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
Matthews has been harvesting vegetables in her backyard for 15 years.
—Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Farm to table has pushed restaurants toward seasonal, rotating menus that change based on what local producers are harvesting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
The company lost billions for years before becoming one of the most profitable in history and its template of spending aggressively, capturing the platform shift and harvesting the returns is used as the basis for the AI bull case.
—Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Supporters say the technology allows fishermen to continue harvesting crab while dramatically reducing the risk to whales.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
The Tribes have been harvesting cones from healthy trees to regrow seedlings resistant to the fungus.
—Ellis Juhlin, NPR, 18 May 2026
Landscape designer Ben Gordon of Metropolitan Garden and Design notes that harvesting the outer leaves first allows the inner leaves to continue growing, with many varieties ready to harvest by April or May.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvesting
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Somebody lucked out on a pick-six — picking six consecutive winners in a row at the track.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Göransson had a tough time picking a favorite, too.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Candidates who asked questions early, while the AI was still gathering information, were less likely to get offers.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Visitors and patrons say the appeal of the arts lies in the unique experience of gathering together in person.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Harvesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvesting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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