reaps

present tense third-person singular of reap

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reaps The general staff reaps data from the point system, enabling it to make better decisions about strategy. Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The victor reaps hard-to-come-by rewards in an unwelcoming, militarized land. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025 Rebecca Noble/Getty Images My generation, Generation Z, reaps the pain of such division. Alex Rosado, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 Nobody reaps glory from doing the unseen right thing. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaps
Verb
  • The novel solution is a compact, top-like device that harvests kinetic energy from waves and vessel movements.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Volunteers are needed to help Senior Gleaners of San Diego County, a volunteer group that harvests surplus fruit and vegetables from gardens and fields to donate to local nonprofits helping people in need.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some conservative critics of the extra subsidies argue this group earns enough that they should be expected to pay their insurance premiums without help.
    Elena Shao, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The Toyota Sienna achieves 36 miles per gallon Toyota's Sienna standard hybrid minivan earns 36 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who was once rumored to be one of Kamala Harris’ potential vice president picks, wants to take his state out of the regional electricity grid—the biggest in the nation.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • As an experienced home chef myself, these 10 picks under $30 have saved me hours chopping vegetables, struggling with pesky jars, and grating cheese.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Roem and other critics of data center growth see a few obvious goals in Virginia if Spanberger wins — though the would-be governor has not climbed on board with all of them.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Those three came thanks to their two team wins and then their close loss to the Cardinals.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ramsay ventures into each restaurant under the cover of night and with the help of a secret source, gathers unfiltered evidence of the major issues facing each establishment.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Founded in 2015, Visionary Women gathers leaders across various industries to inspire change, expand opportunities and drive social impact.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But live content still garners the biggest ratings, which includes late-night talk shows.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
  • When the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship comes to the Twin Cities in December, not many will know that more than 50 years ago, a diminutive former Gophers hockey player was a catalyst in the establishment of the tournament that now garners worldwide media attention.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When the software that can already manipulate our digital systems gains the ability to act in the physical world, the potential for harm includes real-world injury and risk.
    Jan Liphardt, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Along with a new home, Jackie also gains a new friend.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Everyone gets better by having a player like that.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Vision Pro gets an upgrade, too.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Reaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaps. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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