gleaning

present participle of glean

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleaning
Verb
  • Since radishes mature much more quickly than carrots, harvesting them creates room for the carrots to fully mature.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
  • Historians estimate that people have been growing and harvesting olives for some 8,000 years.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Immigrant communities from soccer-playing nations are gathering for watch parties to support their teams.
    Dian Zhang, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Avoid Steering Customers Toward ‘Yes’ A common mistake is to ask steering questions when gathering customer feedback.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • And business owners, including Paulo, are reaping the benefits during Canada’s four games.
    Shelby Blackley, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • Surging demand for artificial intelligence has pushed many AI and tech stocks higher in recent months, with markets in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan reaping big gains.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Daugherty recommends planting various evergreens to provide food and shelter for birds over the winter.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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