GLEAN Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

glean

verb

Definition of glean

as in to gather

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Recent Examples of glean While garlic and spinach are nutritious ways to glean health benefits, keep in mind that these foods may pose risks for some people. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026 Having these vast quantities of data means L’Oréal can glean vital insights by looking backwards, but this becomes more powerful still when combined with a philosophy which has guided the company since its earliest days. — Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 22 June 2026 But there wasn’t much to be gleaned from his conversation with Conroy. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2026 Still, osmosis can be valuable, and that’s what Simpson is trying to glean. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glean

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The government said Khan’s supporters had begun gathering outside the private hospital in violation of the court order, which required them to stay away from the medical facility to avoid inconveniencing other patients.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
That same day, hundreds of women gathered outside the courthouse where Clancy is standing trial, wearing bright pink, in an attempt to raise awareness around maternal mental health.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of gather

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But the delicious focal point will be a potluck-style neighborhood mango cookoff on the J Street Stage, featuring mangoes harvested from the backyards of 12 area neighborhoods.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
The case was brought by Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade, a coalition of Florida strawberry producers, whose berries are typically harvested during the winter months.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of harvest

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Seeds can be sown in the ground or containers to transplant to the garden or grow in planters.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Kateri’s section is quieter and methodical like its central hero, who slips undetected among this community to sow her chaos and reap her revenge.

— Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026

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