GLEANING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

gleaning

verb

present participle of glean

as in harvesting

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The show acknowledges the two histories aren’t equivalent yet invokes the comparison anyway, congratulating itself for recognizing the distinction while still harvesting the emotional weight of the analogy.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Rather than harvesting silk from spiders, researchers study silk by placing silk genes into bacteria or other cells.

— Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026

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The spy satellite that changed intelligence forever Before satellites, gathering intelligence on the Soviet Union relied heavily on risky reconnaissance flights such as those carried out by the U-2 spy plane.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Pre-Production Planning Pre-production has become more valuable, especially the process of gathering inspiration, building mood boards and refining storyboards.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Unsurprisingly, firms reaping profits from the AI boom steal the show.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
As the Wall Street Journal reports, British fossil fuel giant Shell is reaping enormous profits thanks to spiking oil prices triggered by the conflict in Iran.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026

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Matt Koch, the lawns research fellow for gardening giant Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, met recently with the president to discuss planting new grass on the White House’s South Lawn.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Using fresh potting mix when planting or repotting is always recommended.

— Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

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