reaped; reaping; reaps
1
: to reap something
Examples of reap in a Sentence
She is now reaping the benefits of her hard work.
He reaped large profits from his investments.
The workers were out reaping the crops.
The workers were out reaping in the fields.
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Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
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Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
Naturally, the sun is rising on a reaping ceremony — this time, for the 50th Hunger Games.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025
There are signs that Democrats could reap the benefits of these critiques heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
—NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
Facial skin care reaped rewards from e-commerce, while body care and sun care did well across channels.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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reap
verb1
a
: to cut (as grain) or clear (as a field) with a sickle, scythe, or machine
b
: harvest entry 2 sense 1
reap a crop
2
: to get as a result
reap the benefit of hard work
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