reaped; reaping; reaps
1
: to reap something
Examples of reap in a Sentence
She is now reaping the benefits of her hard work.
He reaped large profits from his investments.
The workers were out reaping the crops.
The workers were out reaping in the fields.
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Placing wagers to reap direct economic benefits rather than a draft pick, however, is a different matter, and the legal issues are nuanced.
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Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Fifty-seven of those claims were approved and fully paid more than $95 million before the scheme was discovered, reaping the firms approximately $20 million in attorney’s fees, according to the report.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Fifty-seven of those claims were approved and fully paid more than $95 million before the scheme was discovered, reaping the firms approximately $20 million in attorney’s fees, according to the report.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 June 2026
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.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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reap
verb1
a
: to cut (as grain) or clear (as a field) with a sickle, scythe, or machine
b
: harvest entry 2 sense 1
reap a crop
2
: to get as a result
reap the benefit of hard work
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