gleaning

Definition of gleaningnext
present participle of glean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaning
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The post was shared quickly, gathering more than 250 comments in less than a day.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The Wildcats are reaping the benefits.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • For best results, choose a rich potting mix and amend garden soil with compost before planting.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
  • 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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