PLANTERS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

planters

noun

plural of planter

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 Seeds can be sown in the ground or containers to transplant to the garden or grow in planters. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 They were joined by Ichabod and Tom Osborn, planters whose ancestors had settled in the area a century before, and who contributed a few dogs of their own to the pack. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Treating the Landscaping Like An Afterthought A front porch that feels beautifully styled often incorporates elements like hanging baskets of ferns and planters by the front door. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026 Look for unique vintage decor like wooden racquets, wall planters, and funky lamp bases. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 The British government borrowed 20 million pounds — equal to about 40% of its national budget — to reimburse planters for the loss of their slaves, considered by the law of the day to be property. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026 No physical barrier blocks people from walking across the border outside the library, although planters prevent vehicles from crossing, and border guards from both countries keep watch. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Wheat farmers in Britain, sugar beet growers in central Europe, tobacco planters in Virginia and cotton cultivators across the American South all embraced the new fertilizer. — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026 An outdoor rug with a round design, an umbrella, curved planters, or this wicker chair with a rounded top help make things appear less rigid. — Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026

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farmers

Noun

Golden mussels can eradicate fish populations and erode delta habitats, and California farmers could lose their water.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Stamy and other farmers NPR spoke to for this story say the cost of keeping a farm running — including fertilizer and diesel fuel for farm equipment — has risen sharply.

— Scott Neuman, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

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