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as in harvested
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
my great-grandfather had to reap the wheat on his family farm with a hand scythe
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
if you continue to work hard at musicianship, you will reap the rewards of being a concert pianist
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Recent Examples of reaped
Of course, the lawyers had reaped the bulk of the financial rewards.
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Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Still, the company's investors have reaped major benefits, with the company's share price up more than 73% in the last five years alone.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.
—Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
An earlier review suggested that older adults reaped cognitive benefits from phone usage, but less is known about children and young adults.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
With 421 million social-media accounts reached and 496 million impressions, Newcastle reaped brand recognition.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Nonetheless, many states are sacrificing the long-term health and sustainability of the legal cannabis market for theoretical short-term gains reaped by sky-high taxes.
—Paul Armentano, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Sports media play-by-play broadcaster Joey Lindstrom did miss the competition, but still reaped the benefits of looking like Kennedy.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 9 Mar. 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Still, the company's investors have reaped major benefits, with the company's share price up more than 73% in the last five years alone.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.
—Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
An earlier review suggested that older adults reaped cognitive benefits from phone usage, but less is known about children and young adults.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
With 421 million social-media accounts reached and 496 million impressions, Newcastle reaped brand recognition.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Nonetheless, many states are sacrificing the long-term health and sustainability of the legal cannabis market for theoretical short-term gains reaped by sky-high taxes.
—Paul Armentano, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Sports media play-by-play broadcaster Joey Lindstrom did miss the competition, but still reaped the benefits of looking like Kennedy.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaped
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Thanks to the South's long growing season, many crops, such as beans, can be planted and harvested successively over a longer period of time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bednar tallied his second loss of the season after allowing three hits, two runs (one earned) and a walk in the bottom of that frame.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Colfer earned praise and a Golden Globe award for his sensitive portrayal of Kurt's journey, which included several timely bullying storylines.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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They’re typically picked, washed, chopped, and frozen at peak ripeness, helping lock in nutrients and flavor.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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The pile of trash reportedly was cleaned up and covered by a neighbor after being picked through by scavengers.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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One notable exception was Hungary’s flagship BUX index, which gained 3% in Budapest following national elections that ended Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-years in power.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Williams-Sonoma — The kitchen and cookware retailer gained more than 2% after getting an upgrade to buy at Goldman Sachs.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The result also means Orlando still hasn’t won on the road in the postseason under Mosley.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Bianco’s event garnered more people.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is the first hotel in Europe to feature five Michelin stars under one roof—garnered here by three distinct restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Credit card statements obtained by law enforcement showed significant spending activity, including over $54,000 spent at a jewelry store between 2020 and 2024 and over $7,000 on travel to Egypt in 2019, the complaint said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Under Texas law, a contract signed under duress is generally voidable if it was obtained through an improper or unlawful threat that overrode the signer’s free will.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But Tatum made it through the game healthy, and that was a victory in its own right.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen made an early exit from the Stars' first-round playoff preview matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Reaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaped. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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