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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaning
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Last year, the singer found himself at the center of the high-fence hunting debate after harvesting a world-record Transcaspian urial ram at Texas' Covered S Ranch.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026 -
But a farmer harvesting 150 bushels of corn per year from a field must replenish the nutrients to grow corn again the next year.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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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
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Born in 1980s Hollywood as gathering spaces for new immigrants, these halls evolved into cultural centers.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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But all that practice grind finally began reaping dividends, and eight minutes later the Wolverines were stuck on 10 points while shooting 3 of 15 with five turnovers.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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Naturally, the sun is rising on a reaping ceremony — this time, for the 50th Hunger Games.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2025
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Clearly, whoever had previously owned the place wasn't just planting crops.—
Jacqueline Goldblatt,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
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Thyme can take two years after planting to start blooming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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