Synonyms of glean

glean

verb

as in to gather

Related Words

• gather
• reap
• harvest
• sow
• plant
• produce
• propagate
• grow
• ripen
• tend
• germinate
• culture
• cultivate
• sprout
• promote
• root
• quicken
• breed
• raise
• crop
• dress
• rear

Dissimilar Words

• kill
• pick
• dig
• pull (up)
• pluck
• cut
• hay
• uproot
• extirpate
• mow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glean

There are no recordings from the time, of course, so we're left to try and glean information from contemporary journals, letters and diaries, said Esteban Touma, a linguistics expert with Babbel, the online language learning platform. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026

Just as Fisher was able to glean something new about David Beckham through his ignorance of the England star’s football career, Macdonald got under Guardiola’s skin by using his disinterest in the sport as a superpower. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

As social beings, humans glean information from others by looking, observing and listening, Perry said. — Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

While most galleries provide the end result of the creative process as evidenced by the finished piece, visitors to this art center can glean insight into the creative process directly from the artists themselves. — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

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