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as in harvesting
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 earning
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 reaping
Just because Bryon wants to curb the spread of The Beauty doesn’t mean those reaping the financial benefits, including his son Tig, are similarly eager to throw in the towel.
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Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The bold transfer decisions from summer 2025 are reaping dividends now.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Some of those countries are now reaping consequences of allying with Israel, taking blows from Iranian missiles and drones.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Spending at least 120 minutes a week outside, according to research, seems to be a threshold for reaping these wellbeing benefits.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
Morgan Stanley cites evidence that corporate America is already reaping tangible rewards from AI adoption.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course, the reaping means wildly different things for the two of them.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
My hair has been reaping the benefits ever since.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
At the end of the 19th century, the United States took the island by force and set up its own lucrative sugar colony, with mainland corporations controlling a significant share of production and reaping massive profits.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The bold transfer decisions from summer 2025 are reaping dividends now.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Some of those countries are now reaping consequences of allying with Israel, taking blows from Iranian missiles and drones.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Spending at least 120 minutes a week outside, according to research, seems to be a threshold for reaping these wellbeing benefits.
—Emma Loewe, Outside, 26 Feb. 2026
Morgan Stanley cites evidence that corporate America is already reaping tangible rewards from AI adoption.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course, the reaping means wildly different things for the two of them.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
My hair has been reaping the benefits ever since.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
At the end of the 19th century, the United States took the island by force and set up its own lucrative sugar colony, with mainland corporations controlling a significant share of production and reaping massive profits.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaping
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Starting Seeds Indoors Start a peach tree indoors by harvesting the seeds located inside the pit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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On this day, the volunteers will visit six sites, harvesting oranges and lemons.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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On the field, the Dominican Republic won 7-5, with Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara earning the win.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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One of his favorite experiences in scouting was earning the climbing merit badge, Frels said.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Finding the right pillow is a lot like picking the perfect paint color—there are thousands of options to narrow down, and each one can make an impact on how cozy your bedroom feels.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Winds were predicted to subside in the evening hours on Saturday before picking back up on Sunday morning, albeit at lower speeds than Saturday morning.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Exclusive restaurant memberships, gyms, creative spaces, social clubs and more are gaining more popularity as consumers search for ways to build community outside of their houses and offices.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers’ coach described walking in and seeing the Heat leading with three minutes left, on the verge of winning their sixth consecutive game and Adebayo on the free-throw line (naturally).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Saratoga ridden by Mark Walsh celebrates winning the McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 10, 2026 in Cheltenham, England.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The age-old practice of saunas has captured the attention of the wellness zeitgeist, garnering a new generation of followers eager to tap into its benefits.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Prior to joining the Disney label, Kennedy served as producer or executive producer more than 70 feature films, collectively garnering 120 Academy Award nominations and 25 wins.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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This alternating and reciprocal motion is not just about getting you from point A to point B.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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So a little less than half of the time in between the Bolt ending production and today was spent just getting everything set up in the factory and getting that line going again.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Not making enough stops defensively to thwart the Heat while subsequently only hitting 7 of 21 attempts in the final 12 minutes doomed the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Pirates were making their fourth consecutive state tournament appearance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Reaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaping. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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