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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

overharvesting

/ˌoʊvərˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overharvesting mean?

noun

The act of harvesting a resource or crop at a rate that exceeds its sustainable yield, potentially leading to depletion or damage to the resource.

Example

"The overharvesting of fish in the ocean has led to a significant decline in their population."

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