as in farmers
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 planters
Hanging baskets and vertical planters maximize space while adding visual interest.
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Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
The site is now landscaped, with large planters around the perimeter filled with shade trees.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Shop cushy seating, weather-resistant dining tables, storage solutions, cushions, planters, and lighting to suit every space—all up to 52 percent off for a limited time.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
At the same time, planters might order perkenslaven to grow vegetables and other produce for their own households and businesses, rather than cultivate nutmeg as the VOC intended.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2026
Flowers that tumble gracefully over the sides can help to soften the edge of planters.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Use high shelves, closed rooms or hanging planters.
—Taneia Surles, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The planters showcase artwork inspired by literary classics from iconic authors such as Emily Brontë, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Larger planters and jugs with unique handle shapes, paintings, and ceramic rope detailing offer customers another option for larger bouquets.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
The site is now landscaped, with large planters around the perimeter filled with shade trees.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Shop cushy seating, weather-resistant dining tables, storage solutions, cushions, planters, and lighting to suit every space—all up to 52 percent off for a limited time.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
At the same time, planters might order perkenslaven to grow vegetables and other produce for their own households and businesses, rather than cultivate nutmeg as the VOC intended.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2026
Flowers that tumble gracefully over the sides can help to soften the edge of planters.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Use high shelves, closed rooms or hanging planters.
—Taneia Surles, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The planters showcase artwork inspired by literary classics from iconic authors such as Emily Brontë, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Larger planters and jugs with unique handle shapes, paintings, and ceramic rope detailing offer customers another option for larger bouquets.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planters
farmers
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Through partnerships with farmers across the United States, Smyth delivers high quality ingredients, creativity, unique pairings and the flavors of the Midwest.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When farmers implemented regenerative techniques, the yield was more abundant, and the soil was full of microbial life.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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“Planters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planters. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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