GLEANING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

gleaning

verb

present participle of glean

as in harvesting

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That means a material optimized for sunlight is not necessarily the best choice for harvesting light from LEDs or other indoor sources.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
To properly store your onions after harvesting them, start by selecting suitable storage varieties.

— Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026

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In a news conference following the Fed's announcement, Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized that the economy has shown signs of gathering speed since the central bank decided to keep rates unchanged in late July.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
On Wednesday, the NTSB and the FAA were at the accident site, gathering factual data.

— Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

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The tech sector of the S&P 500 has seen its forward price/earnings multiple contract from 29 to 21 in the past year with the market unwilling to extrapolate the profit surge in the absence of a clear path back to reaping oodles of free cash flow.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
In today’s music industry, when artists aren’t reaping the full benefits of the recording economy because of streaming platforms, the live experience is as vital as ever.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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The Best Plants to Buy Bare-Root Some of the best options for planting bare-root are those that establish well from dormant roots.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
The decimation of our native ash trees because of a tiny insect proves that everyone planting the same type of tree, yard after yard, is not a smart idea.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

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