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as in crop
the quantity of an animal or vegetable product gathered at the end of a season we can thank the bountiful harvest of 1621 for our traditional feast of turkey and all the trimmings every November

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verb

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
Noun
For areas with milder or frost-free environments, plant in late summer to early fall for a winter harvest, says Heater. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025 Changing leaves and colder nights mean that harvest is underway. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The results of a federal investigation into a Kentucky organ donation nonprofit, first disclosed by The New York Times in June, found that during a four-year period, medical providers had planned to harvest the organs of 73 patients despite signs of neurological activity. Cara Anthony, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025 Bezos has also said that future space colonies must be supported by resources such as frozen water that can be harvested from the moon. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for harvest
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Noun
  • Most of the global production of castor seed is concentrated in India, where the crop thrives in semi-arid regions with minimal water, fertilizer, or pesticide inputs.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
  • But, while established young Catalan talent continues to rise, 2025 brought yet a new crop of directors to watch.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Check out our top picks below with trendy and timeless looks starting at just $25.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
  • They were picked to finish 15th in the 17-team conference.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Civic pride meets global ambition The 2025 edition gathered nearly 13,000 attendees, including 700 professionals and 310 journalists, with screenings almost sold out and industry sessions at 90% capacity.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The tribe’s most recent binding pact from 1863, which preexists the federal law that regulates mining of public lands, guarantees its members exclusive use of the area to fish, hunt, gather and graze animals.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
  • And like many couples who love the outdoors, their idea of a date is going fishing.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Try ordering or making your matcha unsweetened to reap the most health benefits.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Retailers also are in a position to reap the benefits of lower interest rates.
    Rohit Arora, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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