gleaning

Definition of gleaningnext
present participle of glean

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • While significant advancements have been made in harvesting this power, existing technologies do not capture the full potential of the entire solar spectrum.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
  • No matter your interests, there’s something for you in this gem of a mountain town—from embarking on half-day hikes and tastings at local wineries to riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and harvesting fresh fruit at the largest apple orchard in the Southeast.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The rules committee will come up with proposals at its meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, then spend the next month gathering feedback before final decisions in March.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Spending at least 120 minutes a week outside, according to research, seems to be a threshold for reaping these wellbeing benefits.
    Emma Loewe, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Morgan Stanley cites evidence that corporate America is already reaping tangible rewards from AI adoption.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Start planting seeds after the last frost on a staggered schedule, and enjoy the cheery flowers all summer long.
    Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • As Dallas-Fort Worth becomes more of a draw for domestic and international companies, Taiwan is planting its flag in the ground by actively recruiting for talent in the area.
    Victoria Baeza Garcia, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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