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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
But until then, studio ownership ensured their theaters got all the first run openings, and the greater profits reaped from them.
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
If Pumas reaped greater stamina from high-altitude training, the San Diegans held an edge in height and their strong desire to apply it.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Memphis reaped seven firsts for Bane and Jackson, plus two prospects.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Alkadiri says the main American companies that reaped big rewards in post-invasion Iraq were oil services companies.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
With the phenomenal success of the first two films, the third installment reaped financial rewards.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
But the short-term pain reaped long-term benefits.
—Howard Schneider, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Unlike the companies that spent trillions in the great American electric koolaid build out, Apple let others do it for them and then reaped the benefits.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
Getty Images Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays reaped the benefits of a draft and development plan that produced two young superstar players.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
If Pumas reaped greater stamina from high-altitude training, the San Diegans held an edge in height and their strong desire to apply it.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Memphis reaped seven firsts for Bane and Jackson, plus two prospects.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Alkadiri says the main American companies that reaped big rewards in post-invasion Iraq were oil services companies.
—Julia Simon, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
With the phenomenal success of the first two films, the third installment reaped financial rewards.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
But the short-term pain reaped long-term benefits.
—Howard Schneider, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Unlike the companies that spent trillions in the great American electric koolaid build out, Apple let others do it for them and then reaped the benefits.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
Getty Images Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays reaped the benefits of a draft and development plan that produced two young superstar players.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaped
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Channing Tatum is Caine Wise, a half-wolf, half-human being who joins forces with Jupiter to save the human race from its destiny of getting harvested for a liquid that makes the galaxy’s rulers immortal.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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Use Neem Oil Neem oil, an organic pesticide harvested from the seeds of the neem tree, can be used to treat soft and armored scale.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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City Manager Bryan Whitemyer announced the appointment this week, saying Solak earned the confidence of city staff and residents during his time leading the department.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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On his way to the dressing room, Gudas picked some snow off the ice and kissed it.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The council recently picked a fight with Friends of the Library, with the council questioning whether to accept $825,000 from the group.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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During filming, Yeo was pregnant and gained 30 kilograms.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Oligui Nguema won the presidential election, raising hopes for a return to constitutional democracy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dahlen won five Super Bowls across a tenure of nearly two decades with the San Francisco 49ers, and won two more as the Broncos’ director of player personnel in 1997 and 1998.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Named after the 19th-Century Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister Viscount Palmerston, the cat quickly garnered a large online fanbase, boasting nearly 100,000 followers as of Tuesday who closely tracked his adventures across Westminster.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, this particular crash, garnered significant public attention and necessitated our department put out a statement with the basic facts of the incident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said in the indictment that Snapdragon SoC trade secrets had independent economic value because they were not generally known and could not be readily obtained from Company 2's competitors, who could benefit from their disclosure or use.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Farsad Law Office has also obtained multi-million-dollar recoveries for injured clients in personal injury and civil litigation against corporate and governmental defendants.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In Idaho, the defense strategy in a homicide case requires a judge to allow the claim to be made to jurors.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Just 29 of his 462 league appearances were made in the Welsh club’s colours, and yet, even now, two-and-a-half years after hanging up his gloves for the final time at the age of 40, the second of two stints at The Racecourse Ground still resonates.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Reaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaped. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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