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as in harvested
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 earned
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 reaped
Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.
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The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
As eCommerce gained in popularity, online retail giants reaped rewards from Cyber Monday, another key date for the holiday season.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That may seem a contradiction but has reaped large dividends for Movistar Plus+.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
During this time, hunters could spot deer and other game more easily because fields had recently been reaped under the harvest moon.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
At the same time, rising oil prices amid Middle East instability suggest a potential resurgence in fossil fuel investments, reminiscent of the surge that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when Western oil and gas companies reaped record profits.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The party reaped a flood of donations after President Joe Biden left the race and Harris took over.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Inside a record-breaking year for the music business in which the 10 most successful acts reaped a collective $3 billion on the road.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
As eCommerce gained in popularity, online retail giants reaped rewards from Cyber Monday, another key date for the holiday season.
—Rohit Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
That may seem a contradiction but has reaped large dividends for Movistar Plus+.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
During this time, hunters could spot deer and other game more easily because fields had recently been reaped under the harvest moon.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
At the same time, rising oil prices amid Middle East instability suggest a potential resurgence in fossil fuel investments, reminiscent of the surge that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when Western oil and gas companies reaped record profits.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The party reaped a flood of donations after President Joe Biden left the race and Harris took over.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Inside a record-breaking year for the music business in which the 10 most successful acts reaped a collective $3 billion on the road.
—Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaped
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Resolving inflammation so the body can heal In the new study, researchers used colorectal cancer tissue harvested from 80 patients in the US and compared the tumor with normal colon tissue taken from the same patient.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The balsamic is made from trebbiano and lambrusco grapes that are harvested by hand and then aged in oak barrels.Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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As a result, the film has earned Run DMC a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Music Film category.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since it was founded in 1997, the luxury skincare brand from Korea has gained a loyal cult following within the skincare space.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In their first season joining a conference, Army (11-1) won the American Athletic Conference this season and took down Tulane in the conference championship game last Saturday, 35-14.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since the inception of the FedEx Cup in 2007, nine players have won the FedEx Cup and Player of the Year in the same season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The puzzle game has rapidly garnered a dedicated global fan base, with players eagerly discussing strategies and sharing their daily results on social media.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The ceremony, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Monday, was hosted by comedian Jay Pharoah, who brought levity to the room as the night’s honorees spoke about the impact of their awards and the work for which they were garnered.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These differences in implementation suggest that while progress is being made, full parity in gaming representation has not yet been achieved.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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About Forbes Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Reaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaped. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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