gleaning

present participle of glean

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaning
Verb
  • Crooks then deploy myriad methods, including showing viewers scam ads and fake software updates, harvesting their data, or earning commissions by sending them to gambling or adult content sites.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026
  • Trim the Tops Remove the green foliage immediately after harvesting to help preserve the carrot’s moisture, flavor, and texture.
    Aviva Patz, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Contingency lane closure, as needed, would see Miami police temporarily close the northbound right lane on Biscayne Boulevard directly in front of the park to improve crowd circulation, and enhance safety conditions near event entrances and gathering areas.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
  • Born in 1980s Hollywood as gathering spaces for new immigrants, these halls evolved into cultural centers.
    Ani Duzdabanyan, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.
    Claire Zillman, Fortune, 19 June 2026
  • An enemy that was hit hard but remains unrelentingly hostile and is now reaping unexpected strategic gains.
    Daniel B. Shapiro, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Clearly, whoever had previously owned the place wasn't just planting crops.
    Jacqueline Goldblatt, PC Magazine, 13 June 2026
  • Plant Varieties With Different Bloom Times There are early, mid-season, and late peony cultivars, and planting some of each type stretches the peony bloom up to several weeks.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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