gleaning

verb

present participle of glean
as in harvesting

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  1. harvesting
  2. gathering
  3. reaping
  4. planting
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  • The Abu Falah attack followed a similar attack on Friday morning in the area of Turmus Ayya village, where settlers burned three cars after attacking a group of farmers harvesting olives.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But to the brothers, harvesting their own food represents more than providing meals for their families.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of harvesting
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  • Russia's Federal Security Service said the man, who works for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, was suspected of gathering information about Russia's defense capability on behalf of a Japanese intelligence agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While Boeing callously deflects blame for their negligence, a family of one victim finds strength in gathering collective mourning.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of gathering
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  • But Scourton is out with a season-ending injury, while Umanmielen is playing better and reaping the benefits of a more consistent routine.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Denver students are reaping the benefits of a fund approved back in 2018.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaping
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  • One thing Crumbley does not favor is planting marigolds against aphids.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But part of the mitigation program includes planting new trees.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of planting
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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