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as in to harvest
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 to earn
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 reap
Slot has built his attack around Salah, reducing his defensive work to reap the benefits offensively.
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Why Are People Mouth Taping? Generally speaking, people interested in mouth taping want to reap the benefits of nasal breathing.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 26 May 2025
Some, most notably Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, have warned that by bringing stablecoins into the mainstream, public officials engaged in cryptocurrency ventures may be able to reap even greater profits, despite being the ones tasked with regulating the market.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Since its inception, cumulative membership dues pales next to the billions reaped from SATs and AP exams since 1990.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Why Are People Mouth Taping? Generally speaking, people interested in mouth taping want to reap the benefits of nasal breathing.
—Alisa Hrustic, Health, 26 May 2025
Some, most notably Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, have warned that by bringing stablecoins into the mainstream, public officials engaged in cryptocurrency ventures may be able to reap even greater profits, despite being the ones tasked with regulating the market.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Since its inception, cumulative membership dues pales next to the billions reaped from SATs and AP exams since 1990.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reap
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In a non-hurricane year, Fulford expects to harvest 1,200 pounds of cotton lint per acre.—
Rose Schnabel,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Next year’s students can also plan to keep a few plants to harvest by early September during non-school hours.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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It is earned—through trust, through transparency, and through service.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The New Yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Condé Nast,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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The Bears lacked a veteran presence at quarterback last season during a crucial time when No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams could’ve used an experienced teammate to lean on.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Speaking of the color-correcting actives, users can customize their tan to counteract skin concerns—just pick based on the bottle color.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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The wider crypto sector has also been gaining political traction in the U.S. Legislators are promoting laws that seek regulatory clarity, and the Trump Administration has also shown support for cryptocurrencies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In the moments leading up to the crash, air traffic control can be heard telling the pilot to gain altitude quickly and the pilot struggling to do so, according to recordings captured by LiveATC.net.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Spaniard won 14 of his 22 major titles at Roland Garros.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The American phenom, just 21 years old, won the second Grand Slam championship of her career on Saturday, outlasting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 at the French Open final in Paris.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Throughout his career, Wendt garnered hundreds of credits in films, TV shows, and even a few music videos.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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But the unpermitted shelter near E. Colonial Drive and SR 417 garnered 38 code violations resulting in $4 million dollars in fines before the county shut it down in a March 2024 court filing.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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Christina Aguilera didn't let the haters get her down early in her career.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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His parents weren't totally aware of his unusual spot to get a few hours of rest.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Video footage obtained by Fox News Digital shows a heavy police presence on the strip.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Avon teenager Suhayl Ahmed recently earned his Eagle Scout rank to become the first of Muslim faith in the town to obtain the Scouting America honor.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reap. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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