Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaning
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As temperatures begin to cool, your gardening to-do list may include harvesting herbs that won’t survive impending freezing weather.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026 -
By the late 19th century, colonists were harvesting tons of guano from these caves, to be exported as fertilizer.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The post was shared quickly, gathering more than 250 comments in less than a day.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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European and Ukrainian representatives are gathering in Paris again on Wednesday for further talks regarding a potential peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of the country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Wildcats are reaping the benefits.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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But reaping the full benefits of rest and leisure requires more than a slow morning or a mug of hot cocoa.—
Stacy Shaw,
Fortune,
26 Dec. 2025
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For best results, choose a rich potting mix and amend garden soil with compost before planting.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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When planting pea seeds, proper soil preparation is essential.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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