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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
Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Software engineers have largely reaped the benefits of AI agents, but workers in other roles have been slower to adopt the technology.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
The steel company was awarded General Motors’ (GM) Supplier of the Year for 2025 earlier in the month, and has reaped the benefits of elevated steel prices from the spring.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The writing and production teams immediately reaped massive benefits, creatively and practically, from the relocation.
—Scott Huver, Variety, 20 May 2026
These four firms have reaped enormous profits at the expense of Texas cattle ranchers and consumers nationwide.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
While neighboring communities banned dispensaries, officials in San Jose embraced them and reaped the tax benefits, to the tune of $13 million in the last fiscal year.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 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
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Software engineers have largely reaped the benefits of AI agents, but workers in other roles have been slower to adopt the technology.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
The steel company was awarded General Motors’ (GM) Supplier of the Year for 2025 earlier in the month, and has reaped the benefits of elevated steel prices from the spring.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The writing and production teams immediately reaped massive benefits, creatively and practically, from the relocation.
—Scott Huver, Variety, 20 May 2026
These four firms have reaped enormous profits at the expense of Texas cattle ranchers and consumers nationwide.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
While neighboring communities banned dispensaries, officials in San Jose embraced them and reaped the tax benefits, to the tune of $13 million in the last fiscal year.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaped
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His organs will be harvested on Saturday.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Cathinone, considered to be the principal active stimulant, is structurally similar to d-amphetamine and at its highest levels when khat is harvested.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The Athletic’s latest mock draft also has Burries (ninth to Mavericks) and Brown (10th to Bucks) being picked before the Heat’s selection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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At the end of the performance, Perry picked him up as the crowd cheered.—
Klaritza Rico,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Augie Garrido—While at Cal State Fullerton, Garrido’s baseball teams won three national championships, made seven College World Series appearances and 16 conference championships including 11 in a row (1974-84).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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The use of the platform has garnered pushback from community members concerned about the overreliance on technology in schools.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, filed for divorce from his podcaster wife, 46, on May 18 after separating May 9, according to a divorce filing obtained and reviewed by the USA TODAY Network on June 15.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Nearly 2,300 people who obtained diplomas or transcripts from Noreus got licenses by passing the board exams and went on to work as nurses across the country, court documents said.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The Greens made a key alliance with the Triarchy to fortify its naval forces.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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“Reaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaped. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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