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
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Brazil is also facing extreme heat and drought, which has immensely impacted coffee harvests.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Now the physicist and tech entrepreneur is focused on chocolate — not from cacao harvested in tropical climates more suited to the plant, but from cacao grown right here in Southern California.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Whether your grandmother loved the harvest colors of the Spice of Life pattern or preferred the calming blue and white of the Cornflower Blue series, Corningware was a must-have in vintage kitchens.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Brazil is also facing extreme heat and drought, which has immensely impacted coffee harvests.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
After the year’s crop has been harvested, more than 8,000 visitors (four times the population) gather and begin celebrating by firing a bean cannon, on which wooden beans take the place of wheels.
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Now the physicist and tech entrepreneur is focused on chocolate — not from cacao harvested in tropical climates more suited to the plant, but from cacao grown right here in Southern California.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
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But, not every talented college player heard their name called, and there is an impressive crop of undrafted free agents this year.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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This was not a good crop of quarterbacks, and next year’s is, meaning Ewers’ stock probably wouldn’t get higher.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Steelers’ draft picks Picks will be updated throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, April 24–26.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The toppings really make the dish here—pick your favorites!—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Whether gathering to celebrate major achievements or connect with community, these moments captured the power of Black culture.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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One other option is to go fishing in Alaska yourself, as many of the best lodges will clean, cut, vacuum pack and freeze your catch to take home, giving you a year’s worth of world-class seafood.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to Gilbert’s brother-in-law, Charles Brown, the pair fishing late at night was not out of the ordinary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tech-forward companies are reaping early benefits—higher productivity, smarter operations, stronger margins—while slower adopters struggle to convert ambition into outcomes.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Peptide serums have become a mainstay of skin-care routines for their ability to repair and improve skin—but why should your face exclusively reap those rewards?—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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