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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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The search for a permanent replacement is ongoing, and the district aims to pick a candidate later this fall.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The Pacers know exactly how to pick his high-dribble pocket every time.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 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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Earlier this week, the Trump administration threatened California with fines and legal action after a 16-year-old transgender athlete AB Hernandez won both the high school girls' high jump and triple jump at a California state track meet, according to CBS News.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Two Sacramento-area students won a national competition for their answers to that question as part of the build-up to next year’s celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
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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That is the thrust of what Netanyahu has said by way of reason for the attack now – that intelligence shows that Iran was getting closer to a possible breakout status for a nuclear weapon.—
Javed Ali,
The Conversation,
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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