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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
The newest story in the Hunger Games franchise — based on Suzanne Collins‘ best-selling novel — takes place in Panem on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, 24 years before the events of the first movie.
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Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
The garden is still reaping the fruit of its foundation, too, as the natural dye garden was established over a decade ago.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
His new team is reaping the benefits.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Gulf countries are on the cusp of reaping rewards from decades of investment and regulatory overhauls and may soon challenge global financial hubs such as Hong Kong, London, and Singapore, the head of global macro and asset allocation at investment giant KKR said in an interview.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The longtime couple did just that and seems to be reaping the fruit of their labor.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Many powers are reaping the benefits.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The chains are off, and we readers are reaping the benefits.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
There seems to be a common denominator emerging among surveys of AI success rate – that is, only one in 20 enterprises are really reaping its benefits.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
The garden is still reaping the fruit of its foundation, too, as the natural dye garden was established over a decade ago.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
His new team is reaping the benefits.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Gulf countries are on the cusp of reaping rewards from decades of investment and regulatory overhauls and may soon challenge global financial hubs such as Hong Kong, London, and Singapore, the head of global macro and asset allocation at investment giant KKR said in an interview.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The longtime couple did just that and seems to be reaping the fruit of their labor.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Many powers are reaping the benefits.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The chains are off, and we readers are reaping the benefits.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
There seems to be a common denominator emerging among surveys of AI success rate – that is, only one in 20 enterprises are really reaping its benefits.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaping
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As temperatures begin to cool, your gardening to-do list may include harvesting herbs that won’t survive impending freezing weather.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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When harvesting the nuts, pickers should wear gloves to protect their hands from the walnuts' juice, which will stain hands.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Baumbach’s Marriage Story dominated the Gotham Awards in 2019, winning best feature, best screenplay, the audience award and best actor for star Adam Driver, ahead of earning six Oscar nominations and Dern winning best supporting actress at the 2020 Oscars for her performance.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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The original film became a cultural phenomenon following its theatrical release, earning Morita an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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On the cover of Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes, Jacobus featured one of the title characters picking its nose.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Police said surveillance footage showed the student walking home as Love followed in her car before picking her up and driving her home.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea’s wingers were their main attacking threats, and Sunderland’s block stopped them from gaining ground in the central areas.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their new trend report breaks down destinations gaining the most buzz – and a few American getaways cracked the list of international gems.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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After winning last year’s World Series, the Dodgers financed a roster that cost about $500 million when including the luxury tax bill.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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How to Watch Boise State vs Nevada Boise State enters as a massive favorite, having only lost two games this year, while winning five.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Allie’s reel has gone viral on Instagram, garnering over 1 million views.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Democrats, meanwhile, fared slightly worse, garnering a 37% approval rating.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Portable Charger There’s nothing worse than getting halfway through a long sightseeing day and realizing that your phone is on its last leg.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This time of the year, your yard might be getting visits that are scary and creepy.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Parents who experience domestic and intimate partner violence are more likely to have decision-making power for their children, but are less likely to have primary placement — actual time with their kids — after family court involvement in Milwaukee County, according to a new study.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Shirley had stumbled onto the Canal Street vendors while in New York making a video about Zohran Mamdani.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Reaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaping. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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