as in farmer
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
the planters are too busy around harvest time to pay the tourists much mind
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Recent Examples of planter
Drawing on records for the US Lower South (Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida) between 1768 and 1810, Joyce Chaplin suggests rates of return on planter investment ranging from 8 to over 37 percent.
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Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
The prison traces its history back to a series of wealthy slave traders and cotton planters who built an operation known as Angola Plantation.
—Sara Cline, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Elements like wicker baskets, wooden benches, or clay planters bring warmth and organic texture to any porch, says Paxton.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Some cities install physical barriers like planters, bike racks, or other obstacles, to ensure compliance.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
The prison traces its history back to a series of wealthy slave traders and cotton planters who built an operation known as Angola Plantation.
—Sara Cline, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Elements like wicker baskets, wooden benches, or clay planters bring warmth and organic texture to any porch, says Paxton.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Some cities install physical barriers like planters, bike racks, or other obstacles, to ensure compliance.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for planter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planter
farmer
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The property is within walking distance of Lido Marina Village, as well as surrounding beaches, restaurants and shops and farmers’ market.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not outside influences, not distant executives, but real farmers and fishers choosing where funds go and how best to use them.—
Felipe Arango,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planter. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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