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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
Microsoft started reaping the benefits of its investment Tuesday as OpenAI restructured to give Microsoft a 27% stake in the company, worth about $135 billion.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Not only are the Blue Jays reaping the benefits, but the run is serving a nice marketing benefit for Rogers in its telecom businesses as well.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Republicans, reaping the benefit of the current system, have generally opposed it.
—Marc Lampe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The newest story in the Hunger Games franchise — based on Suzanne Collins‘ best-selling novel — takes place in Panem on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before the events of the first movie.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
The garden is still reaping the fruit of its foundation, too, as the natural dye garden was established over a decade ago.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
His new team is reaping the benefits.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Gulf countries are on the cusp of reaping rewards from decades of investment and regulatory overhauls and may soon challenge global financial hubs such as Hong Kong, London, and Singapore, the head of global macro and asset allocation at investment giant KKR said in an interview.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The longtime couple did just that and seems to be reaping the fruit of their labor.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Not only are the Blue Jays reaping the benefits, but the run is serving a nice marketing benefit for Rogers in its telecom businesses as well.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Republicans, reaping the benefit of the current system, have generally opposed it.
—Marc Lampe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The newest story in the Hunger Games franchise — based on Suzanne Collins‘ best-selling novel — takes place in Panem on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before the events of the first movie.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
The garden is still reaping the fruit of its foundation, too, as the natural dye garden was established over a decade ago.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
His new team is reaping the benefits.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Gulf countries are on the cusp of reaping rewards from decades of investment and regulatory overhauls and may soon challenge global financial hubs such as Hong Kong, London, and Singapore, the head of global macro and asset allocation at investment giant KKR said in an interview.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The longtime couple did just that and seems to be reaping the fruit of their labor.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaping
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As temperatures begin to cool, your gardening to-do list may include harvesting herbs that won’t survive impending freezing weather.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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When harvesting the nuts, pickers should wear gloves to protect their hands from the walnuts' juice, which will stain hands.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Concerned that Barack Obama was running away with the race, John McCain made an impulsive gamble, boldly picking the largely unknown Alaska governor Sarah Palin.—
Time,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a sneak peek video into Season 12, the cast of employees at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant sets the stage for some dramatic pumping, partying, and picking sides.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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With the brothers being seven years apart in age, James got his start as an actor first, gaining recognition with his breakthrough role in the TV series Freaks and Geeks from 1999 to 2000, and then for playing Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy, starring Tobey Maguire.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Duke looked unstoppable in gaining 199 yards in the first quarter to lead 21-7.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Double-winning trio Alejandro Grimaldo, Edmond Tapsoba and Patrik Schick are all still at the club, providing at least some continuity in support.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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American Express Dining and drinks All the food and drinks are curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, a collection of James Beard® Award-winning Resy chefs, including Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, as well as bar director Harrison Ginsberg.—
Lori Zaino,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lawrence is currently garnering Oscar buzz for her role in Lynne Ramsay’s dark comedy Die My Love.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the trade was announced, Seahawks star WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba reacted with an eye emoji, garnering an immediate response from Olave.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Other younger-generation consumers say there’s really no advantage to using cash and complain that getting some wastes time.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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See all the stars getting SCAD to the bone below.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Similar bills were proposed in Britain in recent years but failed to pass; a new version is now making its way through parliament.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Flooding the valley with noise and velocity, making an impressive mess – smash-up of trees, shrubbery, and unballasted creatures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Reaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaping. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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