as in farmer
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
orange growers in Florida were hard hit by the hurricane
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Recent Examples of grower
Gilcrease said growers want to see regulation phased in gradually.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
As a slow-grower, carpetgrass can take a couple of seasons to fully replace a lawn area.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
The organization’s post does not name the three growers affected, but Ela Family Farms does appear on its full-time vendor list.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Her main supporters have been ranchers, winery owners, grape growers, and other agricultural business groups located in the Central Valley.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Eat Farm-to-Table Vermont’s farm-to-table scene is built on genuine support for local growers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The menu skews seasonal, with an emphasis on farm-to-table sourcing and produce from Southern California growers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
As regenerative agriculture overtakes traditional organic labels in popularity, Lewkowitz highlighted the unique challenges American growers face.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
These vigorous growers may require a haircut mid-summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
As a slow-grower, carpetgrass can take a couple of seasons to fully replace a lawn area.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
The organization’s post does not name the three growers affected, but Ela Family Farms does appear on its full-time vendor list.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Her main supporters have been ranchers, winery owners, grape growers, and other agricultural business groups located in the Central Valley.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Eat Farm-to-Table Vermont’s farm-to-table scene is built on genuine support for local growers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The menu skews seasonal, with an emphasis on farm-to-table sourcing and produce from Southern California growers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
As regenerative agriculture overtakes traditional organic labels in popularity, Lewkowitz highlighted the unique challenges American growers face.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
These vigorous growers may require a haircut mid-summer.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grower
farmer
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Fertilizer is also essential to farmers, and about 30% of the world’s fertilizer shipments typically pass through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Platner, an oyster farmer and military veteran, also regularly polled significantly higher than Mills.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Grower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grower. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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