gleaning

Definition of gleaningnext
present participle of glean

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Verb
  • There are likely between 20,000 and 50,000 species of mycorrhizal fungi, each with its own tricks for tapping into different plants and harvesting nutrients using enzymes, acids, and water-mining structures.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Add garlic to the garden for more than harvesting the delicious bulbs.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Artemis 2 astronauts will study the moon during the flyby, gathering data that could help scientists better understand the terrain and geology of Earth's nearest neighbor.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The crew members will spend roughly the next seven hours gathering observations and capturing photos of the lunar surface.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Developing these frameworks is crucial to reaping value from AI in the long term.
    NBC news, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Control of the island would cut off the oil revenue Iran has been reaping, as its tankers would no longer be able to use the Strait of Hormuz.
    Jamie McIntyre, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Old Farmer’s Almanac recommends planting mostly root vegetables, including parsnips and turnips, and leafy greens such as kale and arugula in early April.
    McClatchy, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
  • As mentioned above, the best way to keep these plants from taking over your yard (and others) is to avoid planting invasive species in the first place.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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