as in picking
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 harvesting
Since radishes mature much more quickly than carrots, harvesting them creates room for the carrots to fully mature.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Historians estimate that people have been growing and harvesting olives for some 8,000 years.
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Crooks then deploy myriad methods, including showing viewers scam ads and fake software updates, harvesting their data, or earning commissions by sending them to gambling or adult content sites.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Straw is the agricultural byproduct of harvesting cereal grains such as barley, wheat and rice.
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Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
How Avocados Ripen Avocados naturally ripen after harvesting thanks to ethylene gas, which is a gas released by avocados and other types of produce that softens the exterior of the fruit, converts starches to sugars, and gives avocados their creamy texture and buttery flavor.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Last year, the singer found himself at the center of the high-fence hunting debate after harvesting a world-record Transcaspian urial ram at Texas' Covered S Ranch.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
But a farmer harvesting 150 bushels of corn per year from a field must replenish the nutrients to grow corn again the next year.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
Matthews has been harvesting vegetables in her backyard for 15 years.
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Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Historians estimate that people have been growing and harvesting olives for some 8,000 years.
—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
Crooks then deploy myriad methods, including showing viewers scam ads and fake software updates, harvesting their data, or earning commissions by sending them to gambling or adult content sites.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Straw is the agricultural byproduct of harvesting cereal grains such as barley, wheat and rice.
—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
How Avocados Ripen Avocados naturally ripen after harvesting thanks to ethylene gas, which is a gas released by avocados and other types of produce that softens the exterior of the fruit, converts starches to sugars, and gives avocados their creamy texture and buttery flavor.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Last year, the singer found himself at the center of the high-fence hunting debate after harvesting a world-record Transcaspian urial ram at Texas' Covered S Ranch.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
But a farmer harvesting 150 bushels of corn per year from a field must replenish the nutrients to grow corn again the next year.
—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
Matthews has been harvesting vegetables in her backyard for 15 years.
—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvesting
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Bryce Eldridge handled the rest, picking Schmitt’s throw out of the dirt to complete the double play.
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The studio showed strong instincts when picking creative partners on the horror side, too.
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Immigrant communities from soccer-playing nations are gathering for watch parties to support their teams.
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Avoid Steering Customers Toward ‘Yes’ A common mistake is to ask steering questions when gathering customer feedback.
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“Harvesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvesting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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