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
Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2025
Held in muddy rice fields stretching 100 meters, the race takes place after the harvest season, serving as both a leisure activity and a form of entertainment for the local community.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
More practical, if optimistic, sorts maintain that the U.S. risks falling behind in the competition to harvest the riches that decarbonization will supposedly deliver.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Meha Kumar/Save the Elephants Workers inspect a honey harvest in Kajire, Kenya.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2025
Held in muddy rice fields stretching 100 meters, the race takes place after the harvest season, serving as both a leisure activity and a form of entertainment for the local community.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
Anglers need both an angling license and a recreational turtle license to harvest turtles using angling gear like hook and line, landing nets and gaff hooks.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
More practical, if optimistic, sorts maintain that the U.S. risks falling behind in the competition to harvest the riches that decarbonization will supposedly deliver.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harvest
Noun
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Producing 1 kilogram of beef requires approximately 15 to 20 square meters, which includes both grazing areas and feed crop production.—
Oyku Ilgar,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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This watch was part of the early crop of references to feature an in-house, automatic Rolex movement.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cardinal Re picked to lead prayer vigil on Wednesday The dean of the College of Cardinals, meanwhile, was designated to lead the Vatican’s prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday night, thrusting a key figure in a future possible conclave into the spotlight.—
Trisha Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Unofficial Party Planner Organizing an annual Christmas or year-end party is more than just picking a venue and inviting everyone.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The faithful from Francis' homeland, meanwhile, gathered in the Argentine church of Rome for a special Mass.—
NICOLE WINFIELD,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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In Wednesday’s takeover, a Barnard worker closed the entrance to Milbank, where the student life dean’s office is also located, shortly after protesters began to gather, according to student newspaper Columbia Spectator.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Many of the ingredients at the on-site restaurants are sourced from island farms or fished from local waters.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the summer, its owner can boat, jet ski, swim or fish from the private dock.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Davis' attorney had also previously offered to provide additional financial records to prove that Davis and the music record executive aren't planning to reap profits from the sale of Davis' life story and that the money was legally obtained.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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More games will be aired nationally — although Dolan has criticized the deal — meaning regional sports networks will have smaller packages, but teams will reap those fees and fans will have broader access to games.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Harvest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harvest. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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