as in farmers
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
orange growers in Florida were hard hit by the hurricane
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Recent Examples of growers
For budget-minded growers, that translates into a wider harvest window and more food from the same planting.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
During the pandemic, bean growers were initially saddled with excess inventory as farmers markets and restaurants suddenly closed.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Grain stocks rise Farm groups have urged Congress to approve additional aid for crop growers as the repercussions of the Iran war rattle the broader economy.
—Tom Polansek, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Christian Eiroa, who comes from a long line of Cuban tobacco growers, spoke of his grandfather, an immigrant to Cuba from Galicia.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
To commercial growers and home gardeners alike, this year offers the opposite concern.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Greenhouses suit gardeners, hobbyists and food growers who want to extend their season or gain more control over growing conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.
—Evan Moore
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Tomorrow’s Garden is designed as a learning space where both home gardeners and commercial growers can develop essential agroecological skills.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
During the pandemic, bean growers were initially saddled with excess inventory as farmers markets and restaurants suddenly closed.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Grain stocks rise Farm groups have urged Congress to approve additional aid for crop growers as the repercussions of the Iran war rattle the broader economy.
—Tom Polansek, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Christian Eiroa, who comes from a long line of Cuban tobacco growers, spoke of his grandfather, an immigrant to Cuba from Galicia.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
To commercial growers and home gardeners alike, this year offers the opposite concern.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Greenhouses suit gardeners, hobbyists and food growers who want to extend their season or gain more control over growing conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Across the Charlotte area, more than two dozen markets are offering fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and more, all while supporting local growers and makers.
—Evan Moore
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Tomorrow’s Garden is designed as a learning space where both home gardeners and commercial growers can develop essential agroecological skills.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for growers
farmers
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Starting in 1916, more than 7 million Black Americans left the South, and Chicago became one of the primary destinations of the Great Migration, with hundreds of thousands settling in the city; educators, architects, farmers and more in search of a better life.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its offerings benefit local schools, businesses and community members at large, teaching people to source, cook and enjoy plant-forward meals, partnering with local chefs, farmers and artisans, as well as health-care systems.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Growers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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