REAP Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

reap

verb

ˈrēp

Definition of reap

as in to harvest

to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use my great-grandfather had to reap the wheat on his family farm with a hand scythe

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as in to earn

to receive as return for effort if you continue to work hard at musicianship, you will reap the rewards of being a concert pianist

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Recent Examples of reap Research shows additional instruction time can improve academic achievement, but in order to reap the benefits, several factors are at play including attendance. — Lina Ruiz october 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 Denver students are reaping the benefits of a fund approved back in 2018. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 For more of the continent to reap the benefits of solar power, however, blended funding models and consistent rural electrification policies will be needed to help bridge the power gap, the report warned. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Zaslav in particular stands to reap hundreds of millions from his shepherding of the deal, with the official figure to be disclosed in SEC filings over the coming days. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reap

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reap

Verb

In 2017, six Irish sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) were harvested from Cappoquin Estate in the southern part of Ireland.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
The pastors, authors and avid outdoorsmen harvest several deer during hunting season each year, filling their freezers with venison to be eaten.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of harvest

Verb

The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
While the three were picking their way through a clump of trees at the far end of the cornfield, half a dozen does came out of the willows single file, walked under my platform within six yards of me, and started to feed.

— Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pick

Verb

Whether lawmakers accept those limits will help determine how much authority the federal government gains over advanced AI systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
North Korean engineers have learned from time spent working in Russia’s massive Yelabuga drone factory, and North Korean forces fighting alongside Russia have gained firsthand experience in integrating drones into modern combat.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of gain

Verb

Floated earlier this year, a separate bid to have political appointees—rather than independent expert panels—decide grant recipients garnered significant backlash.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
The goals and guardrails came forward after district leaders hosted more than 40 community listening sessions in recent months to garner feedback from families, teachers and other stakeholders.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of garner

Verb

White said Salvation Brands is not to be confused with the big brand management firms such as Authentic Brands Group and WHP Global, which are getting all the attention these days.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Waddhwa moved to strike a film development deal around the incident after getting unsolicited inquiries from Indian media firms.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of get

Verb

The hackers also obtained access to unique student identifier numbers as well as information about gender, race or ethnicity, primary language, country of origin and English learner status.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Detectives identified a person of interest and obtained a search warrant for a residence.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026