as in picked
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 harvested
The new approach allows hydrogen to be harvested from readily available water sources, including seawater, while maintaining competitive efficiency.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Once this occurs, the potatoes are definitely ready to be harvested.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Baby leaf spinach is ready to be harvested in 3 to 5 weeks after planting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Greens can be harvested after a month, while the roots will be ready in two months.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The 2023 vintage was released in two versions made from agaves harvested from two individual estates—Rancho Corralillos and Rancho Potrero Grande.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Elderberry is harvested from the Sambucus canadensis tree and has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The Commission issued 172 permits that allowed one bear to be harvested per permit.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Avry Jo's stem cells were harvested in May.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Once this occurs, the potatoes are definitely ready to be harvested.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Baby leaf spinach is ready to be harvested in 3 to 5 weeks after planting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Greens can be harvested after a month, while the roots will be ready in two months.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The 2023 vintage was released in two versions made from agaves harvested from two individual estates—Rancho Corralillos and Rancho Potrero Grande.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Elderberry is harvested from the Sambucus canadensis tree and has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The Commission issued 172 permits that allowed one bear to be harvested per permit.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Avry Jo's stem cells were harvested in May.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvested
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Youngblood picked it up, put his hand on the cover, and whispered a prayer in Latin.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Owls, who will christen Mickey Dunn Stadium this weekend, were picked to finish third by Conference USA coaches.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Soon a crowd gathered and helped carry Ghadimi into a nearby house.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, Betts was home in Southern California, and once again gathered a group to watch together on TV.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Harvested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvested. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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