GLEANS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

gleans

verb

present tense third-person singular of glean

as in gathers

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In a kind of treasure hunt, Crouch gathers all the acorns on private lands.

— Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Our home visiting program regularly gathers to share a meal, engage in a developmental activity and create a community for families.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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Opponents also rallied around the fact that Iceland already reaps benefits from being in the EU’s frictionless single market and the Schengen free-travel zone without the sovereignty compromises that come with full membership.

— Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Opponents rallied around fishing and the fact that Iceland already reaps benefits from being in the EU’s frictionless single market and the Schengen free-travel zone without the sovereignty compromises that inevitably come with full membership.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

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Carmel Valley Ranch harvests its own honey, and with goats and a creamery on site, all of the cheese is made there as well.

— Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
The top layer snaps up laser light and converts it into electricity, while the bottom layer harvests the waste heat to extract even more energy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of harvests

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Move container plants indoors to a dark, dry spot, like a basement or garage.

— Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026
The club also plants and maintains various Naperville gardens, including Paw Paw Garden at Naper Settlement, Veterans Garden, Blue Star Marker Garden, and the garden and planters at the DuPage Children’s Museum and Trinity House.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

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