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
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Corn from a previous harvest found its way into the new Woodinville Bourbon Sauternes Finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Unlike mature vegetables and herbs, microgreens can be harvested after planting in a few weeks or less.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The origin of the holiday dates back about 2,000 years ago to pagan Ireland and the ancient festival of Samhain — which marked the end of harvest and the start of winter.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Corn from a previous harvest found its way into the new Woodinville Bourbon Sauternes Finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Kozlowski only harvests a third portion of seed from any plant or plant cluster.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Unlike mature vegetables and herbs, microgreens can be harvested after planting in a few weeks or less.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
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The French Lutin fae can turn malicious if insulted, ruining crops and frightening animals.Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The decent crop of new release titles swelled the nationwide weekend box office to $44.3 million and the year-to-date running total to $5.62 billion.Patrick Frater, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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Three wildlife champions — from those on the frontline of the fight to preserve species endangered by poachers to one working to safeguard marine life — were picked for recognition.Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Shop our top 50 Amazon Outlet Black Friday picks now, with prices as low as $6.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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OnX gathers that data and builds layers of graphics that show exactly where app users should avoid and displays it on a phone or tablet on the onX Backcountry, onX Offroad, and onX Hunt apps.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The rating labels schools and districts earn should be changed to be easier for the public to understand, but that should be done after research and gathering public feedback.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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While other folk are locked down or in quarantine, the man sneaks out to go fishing.Patrick Frater, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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The picturesque property features small game and whitetail deer, as well as ATV, hiking and equestrian trails, hunting, and fishing via the small lake, pond, and creek found on the land.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Preferences do not develop in isolation of consistent marketing and promotion, and the NWSL is reaping the benefits of these efforts.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Either way, travelers are increasingly pining for primate encounters, and Africa’s gorilla trekking industry is reaping the benefits.Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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