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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Or will the developers of AI reap all of the rewards?
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Donors would be the ones to reap the tax benefits, though.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Now back in the White House, his world looks very different — and those who remained by his side have reaped the benefits.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The University of Idaho football team will reap the benefits of back-to-back quarterfinal appearances in the FCS playoffs when the 2025 season kicks off.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Donors would be the ones to reap the tax benefits, though.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Now back in the White House, his world looks very different — and those who remained by his side have reaped the benefits.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 30 May 2025
The University of Idaho football team will reap the benefits of back-to-back quarterfinal appearances in the FCS playoffs when the 2025 season kicks off.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 12 Jun. 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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