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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
Instead of early innovators reaping monopoly pricing power until rivals erode that lead, fierce competition among large language model developers has driven their prices toward zero for end-users.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 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
Essentially, the Bulls carry a wealth of cap space with the ability to take on money from other teams while reaping as much value as possible from players who were already on their way out.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
But critics say data centers are already reaping too much of the state's good will.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Clubs that embrace this mindset are reaping the cultural and financial rewards.
—Steve Skinner, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The money flowing into AI and new technology has been a major source of debate on Wall Street as investors increasingly want to see that companies are reaping rewards from the massive spending over the last year.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Just as that film brought awards for its director and star, Fernanda Torres, The Secret Agent is reaping similar benefits, with the Golden Globes giving its coveted Best Actor award to Wagner Moura for his title role as an academic on the run from an authoritarian government in 1977 Brazil.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Stetson, which celebrated its 160th anniversary last year, is also reaping the benefits of the heritage movement.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 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
Essentially, the Bulls carry a wealth of cap space with the ability to take on money from other teams while reaping as much value as possible from players who were already on their way out.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
But critics say data centers are already reaping too much of the state's good will.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Clubs that embrace this mindset are reaping the cultural and financial rewards.
—Steve Skinner, Sportico.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The money flowing into AI and new technology has been a major source of debate on Wall Street as investors increasingly want to see that companies are reaping rewards from the massive spending over the last year.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Just as that film brought awards for its director and star, Fernanda Torres, The Secret Agent is reaping similar benefits, with the Golden Globes giving its coveted Best Actor award to Wagner Moura for his title role as an academic on the run from an authoritarian government in 1977 Brazil.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Stetson, which celebrated its 160th anniversary last year, is also reaping the benefits of the heritage movement.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaping
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No matter your interests, there’s something for you in this gem of a mountain town—from embarking on half-day hikes and tastings at local wineries to riding the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and harvesting fresh fruit at the largest apple orchard in the Southeast.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The machine moved forward and began harvesting potatoes on its own in the fields of Karnal, a city in northern India.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The announcement adds to a slate of MileagePlus changes that tie perks and earning power to credit-card relationships.—
Sri Taylor,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Now, Riyadh hosts music concerts, desert raves, and a store where non-Muslims earning more than $159,000 a year are allowed to buy alcohol.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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In episode 9, the duo was hard at work picking whom to murder and throwing off the faithfuls from discovering their traitor identities.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Not for a second did any draft people try to get cute and start talking about picking Dylan Harper or Ace Bailey or Edgecombe or Knueppel at the top.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Under The Radar sports media, which for years has shot videos for YouTube and been involved in 11-man football competitions, is sponsoring a flag football team gaining attention for its success this year.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Nearly a decade after being proposed, Leander's Northline project to give the city a downtown area is gaining momentum.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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The pair achieved as much in Gibson’s very first World Cup event, with the duo winning the mixed relay race to secure a spot for the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The winning bid for the rare card was placed by venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci, the son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The study was covered fairly widely within the crypto space, garnering links in Coinbase, Cointelegraph, and other outlets.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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American Girl is announcing a new collection of its classic dolls, and the release is garnering reactions from fans online.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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For example, when Ilana is undressing, the camera is fixed on Dana being mindful to give her privacy even in their close proximity — an out of focus glimpse of Ilana’s bare backside comes only when getting a reaction of Emma taking in the weight of the moment.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Obviously, getting another gold medal for her, so happy for her.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Other beauty gurus like Jackie Aina, Aaliyah Jay, Manny MUA, Amrezy, NikkiTutorials, Patrick Starrr, MakeupShayla, and Alissa Ashley, among others, were making waves online and earning their audiences' trust.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Garland and Boyle also have devoted time and effort to character psychology, to making the members of the Icarus’ crew into recognizable people and not Hollywood stick figures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Reaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaping. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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