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.
Recent Examples on the Web
These innovative transportation construction projects made possible by positive and proactive government actions are likely to reap untold benefits and improve safe travels for everyone.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Fixing maritime boundaries means atoll nations can continue to reap the economic benefit of vast fishing grounds, even if populations must migrate as dry land area is significantly reduced.
—Reuters, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Democrats propose to reap new revenue by raising tax rates on the wealthiest Americans and corporations, and by going after wealthy tax cheats.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Medicare Advantage plans reaped $4.2 billion in extra payments last year by making home visits to senior citizens who may not have received treatment for serious health issues, a new government report has found.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Fixing maritime boundaries means atoll nations can continue to reap the economic benefit of vast fishing grounds, even if populations must migrate as dry land area is significantly reduced.
—Reuters, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Democrats propose to reap new revenue by raising tax rates on the wealthiest Americans and corporations, and by going after wealthy tax cheats.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Medicare Advantage plans reaped $4.2 billion in extra payments last year by making home visits to senior citizens who may not have received treatment for serious health issues, a new government report has found.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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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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