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Recent Examples of glean
In 2023, Equinox launched its Optimize membership, which starts with a functional health assessment, including the reading of biomarkers, as well as the wearing of an Oura ring, to glean more biological information.
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The new survey is part of the Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy's Poverty Tracker, which has polled the same New York City families for years to glean detailed information about poverty.
—Julie Z. Weil, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Still others are dumping otherwise inscrutable medical records downloaded from patient portals into the generative AI bot, hoping to glean new insights.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
But while there is still a lot to learn about lightning from our perspective here on Earth, there’s also much to glean by observing it from high above.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
The new survey is part of the Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy's Poverty Tracker, which has polled the same New York City families for years to glean detailed information about poverty.
—Julie Z. Weil, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
Still others are dumping otherwise inscrutable medical records downloaded from patient portals into the generative AI bot, hoping to glean new insights.
—Mario Aguilar, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
But while there is still a lot to learn about lightning from our perspective here on Earth, there’s also much to glean by observing it from high above.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glean
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And as traders bought more, the gains gathered steam, resulting in skyrocketing prices.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Several dozen demonstrators also gathered at Temple and Alameda streets near the federal building, and a broadcast report said police issued a dispersal order there.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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At the end of the 19th century, the United States took the island by force and set up its own lucrative sugar colony, with mainland corporations controlling a significant share of production and reaping massive profits.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, the structure of these tax breaks, particularly changes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction caps, suggests that middle- and higher-income households will reap most of the benefits.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Homegrown ginger can be ready to harvest in eight to ten months—just follow this step-by-step guide.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Baby leaf spinach is ready to be harvested in 3 to 5 weeks after planting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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For an early start in a cool climate, sow collard green seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost is expected in your area and transplant the seedlings outside once the risk of frost has passed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Another member of the Brassica family, Martha sows cauliflower seeds at the same time as broccoli.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Glean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glean. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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