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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
Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The renowned Tredegar Iron Works of Richmond, Virginia, reaped profits of 20 percent or better every year from 1844 to 1861.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
China has reaped some benefits from Iran’s relative isolation—most important, by exploiting Western sanctions to purchase Iranian oil at a steep discount.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2025
The show has reaped major rating success in recent weeks and sparked sharp rebukes from the White House and other conservatives.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
When fortune turned for the Los Angeles Dodgers, even Michael Conforto reaped the benefits.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
As the roughly 41% stakeholder in Oracle, Ellison has reaped the greatest benefits from his tech company’s 450% share price growth over the last five years.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Initially, his appointment reaped rewards.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The renowned Tredegar Iron Works of Richmond, Virginia, reaped profits of 20 percent or better every year from 1844 to 1861.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
China has reaped some benefits from Iran’s relative isolation—most important, by exploiting Western sanctions to purchase Iranian oil at a steep discount.
—Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2025
The show has reaped major rating success in recent weeks and sparked sharp rebukes from the White House and other conservatives.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
When fortune turned for the Los Angeles Dodgers, even Michael Conforto reaped the benefits.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
As the roughly 41% stakeholder in Oracle, Ellison has reaped the greatest benefits from his tech company’s 450% share price growth over the last five years.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Initially, his appointment reaped rewards.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaped
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Among those programs are marketing loans for crops harvested and payments under the price loss coverage program, the statement said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, farmers in the state harvested 102 million bushels of soybeans, according to the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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When his high fly ball crossed into Toronto’s home bullpen, Guerrero earned his first playoff homer.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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If the school doesn’t have room for all students who picked it as their top choice, the school will accept the highest-scoring students from that group.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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To score the jackpot prize, a person’s ticket must match all five numbers picked in a drawing, according to game rules.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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China has gained a lead in batteries and is aiming for dominance in robotics and next-generation AI-powered manufacturing.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Team Reba also gained 28-year-old Cori Kennedy and 35-year-old Daron Lameek; Team Niall welcomed aboard 31-year-old Revel Day; Team Snoop locked in 24-year-old Natalia Albertini; and Team Michael won over 36-year-old Marty O’Reilly, 38-year-old Aarik Duncan and 34-year-old Rob Cole.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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And if that concoction of unpredictable strengths wasn’t enough, Florida even won in special teams, blocking a Texas punt for a safety in the second quarter.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Introduction Forty eight years after they were defeated in the first final over the water in Montevideo, Argentina finally won the World Cup, on home soil in Buenos Aires.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The institute made this revelation on September 30, as humanoid robots from their startups garnered attention for their ability to work at shipyards and walk on streets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Photos shared online of the sandy-colored dog have garnered more than 520 upvotes, with users admiring his regal yet quirky appearance.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the time, this land was supposed to be capable of storing enough water to fill at least 40 Olympic-size swimming pools, according to military documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Jesuit High School in Carmichael will begin educating girls in fall 2027, according to a letter sent to families on Saturday that was obtained by The Sacramento Bee.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Trump's former 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski made the remarks on YouTuber Benny Johnson's podcast.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Reaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaped. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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