gleans

present tense third-person singular of glean

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleans
Verb
  • That space flows into a media room, where the family gathers to read and watch TV.
    Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Thereis a small walking group that gathers to do laps inside the mall, Cordon said.
    Victoria Le, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
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
  • In the second picture, Garth plants a sweet kiss on 44-year-old Abrams’ cheek.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • According to Holmes, plants native to your region are important because they’re adapted to your local climate and conditions.
    Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Gleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleans. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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