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
Whitfield's favorite part is adding personal touches, like a seasonal wreath on the door and colorful hanging planters.
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Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
In the roadside planters, green sprouts poked up.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Warm and earthy, this paint color is just right for your outdoor planters, according to Krylon.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
The protection can be especially important when loose objects such as patio furniture, planters and grills become airborne during a storm.
—Dave Warren, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Jennyfer Cordova, the library’s manager of communications and outreach, said raffle ticket prizes include gift cards, gift baskets, free books and garden planters with seeds.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Create an entryway wow-moment with sleek planters draped in String of Pearls (a succulent).
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Hanging baskets and vertical planters maximize space while adding visual interest.
—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
Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
In the roadside planters, green sprouts poked up.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Warm and earthy, this paint color is just right for your outdoor planters, according to Krylon.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
The protection can be especially important when loose objects such as patio furniture, planters and grills become airborne during a storm.
—Dave Warren, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Jennyfer Cordova, the library’s manager of communications and outreach, said raffle ticket prizes include gift cards, gift baskets, free books and garden planters with seeds.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Create an entryway wow-moment with sleek planters draped in String of Pearls (a succulent).
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Hanging baskets and vertical planters maximize space while adding visual interest.
—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
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 8 Jun. 2026.
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