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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
Chip and memory companies are indeed reaping big growth in revenue and profit because of the AI boom, but their stock prices have been soaring at astounding speeds.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Nicholas, on the other hand, is already reaping the rewards of the World Cup.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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.
—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
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Nicholas, on the other hand, is already reaping the rewards of the World Cup.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaping
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Crooks then deploy myriad methods, including showing viewers scam ads and fake software updates, harvesting their data, or earning commissions by sending them to gambling or adult content sites.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Trim the Tops Remove the green foliage immediately after harvesting to help preserve the carrot’s moisture, flavor, and texture.—
Aviva Patz,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Is that enough to force Roberts into the uncomfortable position of picking one of his aces over another, like a father picking one of his sons over another?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Another logistic that should be considered ahead of time is picking the route.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Iran insists on retaining a degree of control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to its frozen funds, while negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment would take place after the interim deal is signed.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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One ingredient now gaining major attention in skincare and longevity circles is GHK-Cu, a copper peptide that supporters claim may help the body regenerate more effectively and reduce visible signs of aging.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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When the action returned, Germany found their rhythm and ended up winning 7-1.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Perhaps the most intriguing situation this summer surrounds the Florida Panthers, who missed the playoffs after winning back-to-back championships.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The drum drama went viral this past week, garnering more than 50 million views on Chinese social media site Weibo by Monday, Global Times reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Her performance has been garnering critical raves and the kudos are well-deserved.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2026
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Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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While the Qatari national team practiced at nearby PayPal Park Friday morning, Switzerland trained in San Diego early in the day before hopping on a plane and making the short flight to San Jose.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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“Reaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaping. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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