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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—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
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Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Meanwhile, investors stand to reap a massive windfall and don’t seem to be pushing back against the governance changes.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Aim for at least 25 grams per day to reap greater benefits as you age.
—Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reap
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 20 May. 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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