gleaned

Definition of gleanednext
past tense of glean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaned
Verb
  • These cool-weather root vegetables can be planted in April in zones 3-10 and harvested 50 to 70 days after planting, before temperatures get too hot.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The ice at these locations could be harvested to supply drinking water, oxygen, and rocket fuel for a lunar outpost.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • An early investigation by county detectives found that a small group of people was gathered on the sidewalk outside of a residence on Braddock Avenue when someone began shooting at them from across the street.
    Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The foursome and their furry friend went out to greet the citizens who had gathered in front of the palace to congratulate Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and to enjoy the concert performed in her honor by the band of the Royal Guard during the relay.
    Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Of course, the lawyers had reaped the bulk of the financial rewards.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Still, the company's investors have reaped major benefits, with the company's share price up more than 73% in the last five years alone.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Volunteer Estella King-Smith said a caring community has blossomed from the seeds of love and joy that Fisher has planted.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Purple leaf plum trees are truly gorgeous when first planted, owing to their unusually dark leaf color and cloud of pink or white flowers.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Gleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaned. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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