1
as in harvesting
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in earning
to receive as return for effort
if you continue to work hard at musicianship, you will reap the rewards of being a concert pianist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reaping
And locals are reaping rewards, through a continuous stream of good-paying construction jobs and per-acre payments from developers that fund government services.
—
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Okay, so maybe men have fallen behind for a cosmic millisecond, after millennia of reaping the patriarchy’s rewards.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Ditch the stress of hosting and planning an event while reaping all the rewards of the perfect celebration by booking a stay at a Hilton all-inclusive destination.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Education opportunities are on the rise, and more companies are reaping the benefits.
—John Hall, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
As a result, many shoppers are opting for online alternatives – and Amazon is reaping the benefits.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Companies that understand this ethos, like Nike, are reaping the benefits.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Beer-drinking consumers may also be reaping some of AI’s rewards.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Now, companies are using AI to decide what to do with it, reaping rewards from what has been a repository of information.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Okay, so maybe men have fallen behind for a cosmic millisecond, after millennia of reaping the patriarchy’s rewards.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
Ditch the stress of hosting and planning an event while reaping all the rewards of the perfect celebration by booking a stay at a Hilton all-inclusive destination.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
Education opportunities are on the rise, and more companies are reaping the benefits.
—John Hall, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
As a result, many shoppers are opting for online alternatives – and Amazon is reaping the benefits.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Companies that understand this ethos, like Nike, are reaping the benefits.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Beer-drinking consumers may also be reaping some of AI’s rewards.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Now, companies are using AI to decide what to do with it, reaping rewards from what has been a repository of information.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaping
Verb
-
However, those earning status through Alaska Airlines or American Airlines can only use the lounge when traveling outside of North America.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The share of households earning at least $200,000 grew, but only slightly.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Strategic timing is more than just picking a launch date.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The trick will be picking the right one.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This unique construction method allows for a material that retains the hardness and scratch-resistance of ceramic while gaining the shock-absorbing properties of fiberglass.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan shared a statement on the New Jersey native winning the award.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The Vikings had a five-game winning streak at the start of the season and are in the midst of a six-game run.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The killing of Thompson – a husband and father of two – has laid bare many Americans’ fury toward the health care industry, with Mangione garnering sympathy online and offers to pay his legal bills.Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Now a free agent, Buehler is becoming a hot commodity, garnering interest from at least seven teams.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
-
These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Those without means are left with no way of obtaining an official record, as electronic recording of court cases is not permitted in most instances.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The remaining steps include finalizing Zena's go-to-market strategy and online consumer questionnaire, conducting an actual use trial with over 1,800 participants, and obtaining FDA and advisor committee review of OTC data.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
-
However, realizing this potential requires embedding continuous learning into an organization’s DNA.Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near reaping
Cite this Entry
“Reaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaping. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share