as in to pick
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 harvest
Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
His chest bared a tattoo of Demeter, the Greek goddess of harvest and agriculture, her face poking out from his half-buttoned shirt.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
Leaves harvested after flowering may be tough and bitter.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Mild weather, fewer crowds and foodie highlights from the country’s harvests are just a few of the perks of taking a trip to Italy in the Fall.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
His chest bared a tattoo of Demeter, the Greek goddess of harvest and agriculture, her face poking out from his half-buttoned shirt.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
At True Blue Bay, chocolate lovers can participate in the hotel’s chocolate experience, tasting cocoa that’s harvested all around the island, including as part of a rum and chocolate pairing, or even enjoy a facial that includes chocolate.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
Leaves harvested after flowering may be tough and bitter.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
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The city’s newest crop of properties pays homage to its bohemian roots through rich colors and eclectic pairings.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
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This week’s crop of new tunes features Lainey Wilson offering up an encouraging life anthem and plea for more uplifting things in life, while a Steve Martin and Alison Brown duet, plus a viral track from The Creekers, offers up a double-shot of bluegrass.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The problem of always being on and willing to do better In his second year of medical school, Ehrenfeld recalled being at an operating table with particularly sharp corners and stooping down to pick something up.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Still, the fraternity members picked him up and returned him to the couch.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Andy Buchanan | Afp | Getty Images As the U.S. vice president’s journey continued into Scotland, police were once more present — this time watching out for people who had gathered to witness Vance touch down.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Invest In Growing New Talent Stop fishing in the same pond.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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London — Last week, British foreign minister David Lammy went fishing with US Vice President JD Vance at his retreat in the English countryside.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lake Station gained a new light industrial business Thursday, but won’t reap tax benefits for 10 years.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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But globally, exceptions prove the rule: Adopters reap exponential gains.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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