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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 on-stage band from Buena Vista Social Club earned an award and Stranger Things: The First Shadow took home a special effects prize.—
Melissa Locker,
Time,
9 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 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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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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The cosmetics company unveiled its version of a longwear lip product in 2020, gained viral popularity in 2022, and saw a major resurgence in 2024 thanks to TikTok—momentum that’s continued into 2025.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2025
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Winslet won best actress at the British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA) for the mother-daughter drama, which tackles how social media harms mental health.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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In New Jersey, whichever party won the presidential race the year prior, in this case the Republican Party, typically loses gubernatorial elections in the following year as voters buck the party in power in Washington, D.C. THE NEXT SWING STATE?—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
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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Clients would get the remains of not only their loved one, but also the remains of other bodies.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 June 2025
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Left-hander Pierce Coppola got the start and, after a dominant return against Alabama to the tune of 10 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings, just couldn’t find the zone.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 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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An internal memo from the FBI Chicago office, obtained in March by ABC Chicago station WLS-TV, confirmed that members of the office's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and terrorism task forces nationwide, will be supporting Homeland Security task forces focused on making immigration arrests.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reap. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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