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
Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Later harvest olives are pressed to create a cooking oil (Sizzle).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
This form features a sturdy trunk and strong branches but makes larger trees easier to harvest.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Roughly $600 billion worth of food is lost during or following its harvest annually, according to a 2022 report from consulting firm McKinsey.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Later harvest olives are pressed to create a cooking oil (Sizzle).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Perhaps the home design choice quandary can be solved by a tribunal of experienced adults who have lived through shag carpeting, laminate countertops, foil wallpaper, harvest gold appliances and wood paneling that changed direction and was rebranded as shiplap.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
This form features a sturdy trunk and strong branches but makes larger trees easier to harvest.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
Noun
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The reasons are mostly economic — the land that’s needed to grow the cane has become more expensive, and the crop itself has become a money loser for many Caribbean islands.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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All of the abovementioned shows help illustrate why chilly Norway is becoming a hot spot, namely a willingness to greenlight new ideas and producers generating a crop of smart and affordable formats.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When asked to pick a favorite (an unfair question, admittedly), Dynevor highlights an undersung benefit of antiques: their usefulness.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
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Chat about your picks during the tournament and see who your friends are picking.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This context, along with the documentation her lawyer gathered, which included interviews with her siblings showing how her imprisonment had impacted them, was enough for a judge to grant her release from prison.—
Nathaly Triana,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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In a candid conversation with Variety, Shaikh opens up about working with stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah and R. Madhavan, her love for acting and the lessons she’s gathered along the way.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Felix Studios/Courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island Active guests will find plenty to busy themselves with, including opportunities to fish, kayak, paddleboard, and even scuba dive.—
Jason Chau,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Javier Velez was asleep inside the car while his father and brother fished nearby, according to WCAU.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To reap the benefits of infrared light without the risk, Seheult recommended going outside and covering up for about 30 minutes, even in the morning or evening while the sun is setting.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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These inclusion efforts reap benefits for individuals, workplace policies, and businesses.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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