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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
Some of those bets took time to show returns — six years, in the case of his $1 billion investment in Cisco’s Silicon One architecture — but Robbins is now reaping the rewards.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
The combine/reaping machine cutting mechanism (1833) American inventor Obed Hussey patented one of the earliest practical mechanical reapers in 1833.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
But both companies are already reaping the rewards of Imax.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026
And now, Twins players are reaping the benefits.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Talk about reaping a rich harvest.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Alphabet is reaping the benefits of infrastructure that is already integrated into daily life.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
This means that the massive profits Samsung is reaping would not be passed on to employees.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 May 2026
New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
The combine/reaping machine cutting mechanism (1833) American inventor Obed Hussey patented one of the earliest practical mechanical reapers in 1833.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
But both companies are already reaping the rewards of Imax.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026
And now, Twins players are reaping the benefits.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Talk about reaping a rich harvest.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Alphabet is reaping the benefits of infrastructure that is already integrated into daily life.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
This means that the massive profits Samsung is reaping would not be passed on to employees.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 May 2026
New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.
—Morgan Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaping
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Last year, the singer found himself at the center of the high-fence hunting debate after harvesting a world-record Transcaspian urial ram at Texas' Covered S Ranch.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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But a farmer harvesting 150 bushels of corn per year from a field must replenish the nutrients to grow corn again the next year.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
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However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This will allow savers to keep their money gathered in one location while also being able to pay expenses, all while earning close to $4 for every $100 deposited.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The parliamentary election will decide the next government, with the winning party picking the prime minister.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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There is not one set rule on picking a captain, especially for a World Cup.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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New Delhi is also keen on gaining access to some of Myanmar's extensive rare earths deposits-though China, which controls much of the rare earths supply chain in the area, is unlikely to agree.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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The operations were launched in response to community concerns about minors gaining access to restricted products.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Copyright © 2026 by Sharon Blackie DR SHARON BLACKIE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And just never stopped winning.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The Cook Political Report rated the race as a toss-up, noting that Democrats have little room for error despite bolstering a candidate capable of garnering bipartisan support.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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This could be accompanied by explicitly garnering informed consent from the user.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Both Landman and The Madison have been renewed for new seasons, with Landman heading into its third and The Madison getting a second, but the Landman stars could not divulge any details about what to anticipate in season 3.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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But getting the shoes, walking around in my spare time in New York in heels, which Carolyn does in the show and Sarah Pidgeon does not.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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That being said, Breslow confirmed that the Red Sox have explored making external additions to help the team.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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That has marquee potential with Coloradan star Sophia Wilson making her first club appearance in Denver.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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“Reaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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