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as in harvests
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 earns
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 reaps
However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Although everyone reaps the benefits of a more reliable grid, local landowners might not see those as sufficient to compensate for the impacts of the line, the commission says.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Oftentimes, corporate America reaps the benefits.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
The general staff reaps data from the point system, enabling it to make better decisions about strategy.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Although everyone reaps the benefits of a more reliable grid, local landowners might not see those as sufficient to compensate for the impacts of the line, the commission says.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Oftentimes, corporate America reaps the benefits.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025
The general staff reaps data from the point system, enabling it to make better decisions about strategy.
—Tamar Jacoby, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaps
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Westport Sea Farms Westport Sea Farms raises and harvests its oysters on site, serving them on the docks of historic Westport Point.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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While the House of Creed uses a proprietary process created by founder James Creed in the 1760s, Chanel still maintains and harvests all of its natural ingredients by hand to preserve their blossom integrity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Subscribe here to our newsletter In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best new reviews and streaming picks along with some exclusive musings — all only available to subscribers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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This is why the Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered three players and three unprotected draft picks to acquire Donovan Mitchell, for moments such as Sunday’s Game 7 in Detroit.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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Lizzie gathers a group of women to talk about changing their lives, and the world.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Clocking in at nearly two hours and 31 tracks, Red Dragon gathers rare archival recordings that never got an official release alongside some new songs.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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What few efforts do exist to address alcohol’s harms have been overshadowed by the opioid crisis, a parallel drug epidemic that attracts more funding, spurs more policy change, and garners more media attention despite being vastly less deadly.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Unless one candidate garners more than 50% of votes in the June 2 primary to outright win the seat, the top two vote-getters will move on to the November general election ballot.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Long influential in both Hollywood and Democratic political fundraising circles, the Sabans’ support highlights the unusually broad coalition Pratt has attracted as his outsider campaign gains traction among wealthy donors frustrated with the city’s leadership and response to ongoing crises.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Over time, Hansae gets a better sense of a client’s needs, while the customer gains an understanding of the manufacturer’s strengths, creating further efficiencies.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Favreau, working from a script co-authored with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and Book of Boba Fett writer Noah Kloor, gets the action going in the first few minutes, as if to reassure fans that the leap to the big screen means something.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Reaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaps. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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