gleaning

Definition of gleaningnext
present participle of glean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaning
Verb
  • Its temperature remains at -10C all year round, which is the temperature Peller sets for harvesting its ice wine grapes.
    Kalpana Fitzpatrick, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
  • At the core of this diversity lies agriculture, which has for centuries defined the rhythm of life through the cycle of sowing and harvesting crops.
    Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.
    John Parkinson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Bhosle died on Sunday aged 92 after suffering a heart attack, and huge crowds are gathering ahead of a her funeral, which takes place this evening in Mumbai, India, at Shivaji Park.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Do not use reaping decoys while hunting turkeys on public ground.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
  • That influence is now reaping benefits from the community, as attendance and sponsorships continue to rise with their social media presence.
    PJ Green April 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Earth Day on the 22nd is a wonderful anchor for habits around sustainability like planting something, spending more intentional time outside, or cutting back on single-use plastics.
    Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
  • One technique that's caught on is intercropping, says Vellimalar — planting other crops in the space between the pepper plants.
    Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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