as in farmers
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
the planters are too busy around harvest time to pay the tourists much mind
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Recent Examples of planters
When some of these planters defaulted, Jacob repossessed their plantations.
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Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
His dread turned to panic when Hochheiser, 79, was unloaded at Villa Rosa III, a 48-bed assisted living home with peeling paint, burglar bars, barren planters and a history of poor care.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Here are her top picks for the most beautiful, reliable flowers for filling your own pots and planters.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
From fresh tabletop wares to practical planters, here's what to add to your cart before they're gone.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Best Spring Porch Decor Deals Upgrade your curb appeal for spring with our favorite spring porch decor deals, including a lavender wreath, tall planters for your front door, plush outdoor throw pillows, and hanging planters.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Midwest agriculture is heavily mechanized, and those planters, tractors and combines use a lot of fuel.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The changes to the parkways would create a sense of the road being narrow, Discipio said, which along with barriers like planters, would help slow traffic down.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Fresh basil Basil is generally easy to grow in the Sacramento area, and it is also known as a fairly easy herb plant for beginner planters and gardeners, according to the Almanac website.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
His dread turned to panic when Hochheiser, 79, was unloaded at Villa Rosa III, a 48-bed assisted living home with peeling paint, burglar bars, barren planters and a history of poor care.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Here are her top picks for the most beautiful, reliable flowers for filling your own pots and planters.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
From fresh tabletop wares to practical planters, here's what to add to your cart before they're gone.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Best Spring Porch Decor Deals Upgrade your curb appeal for spring with our favorite spring porch decor deals, including a lavender wreath, tall planters for your front door, plush outdoor throw pillows, and hanging planters.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Midwest agriculture is heavily mechanized, and those planters, tractors and combines use a lot of fuel.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
The changes to the parkways would create a sense of the road being narrow, Discipio said, which along with barriers like planters, would help slow traffic down.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Fresh basil Basil is generally easy to grow in the Sacramento area, and it is also known as a fairly easy herb plant for beginner planters and gardeners, according to the Almanac website.
—Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planters
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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“Planters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planters. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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