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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
In recent years, no investment has reaped bigger profits than Baron’s longtime bet on Tesla.
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Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens notched big Christmas Day victories on their way to the playoffs, and the Netflix streams of those games reaped record ratings.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.
—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
Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens notched big Christmas Day victories on their way to the playoffs, and the Netflix streams of those games reaped record ratings.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaped
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The affected oysters and clams were harvested from November 15 to December 11 by Rudy's Shellfish in Washington and have been linked to norovirus, which can cause stomach flu symptoms.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Timing is also of the essence, and just as crops must be planted, watered and harvested at the right moment, businesses must execute decisions at optimal points to maximize returns.Stefano Carganico, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety While his contributions to cinema earned him six National Film Awards and multiple Kerala State Film Awards, Nair’s literary achievements were no less significant.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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According to our friends from STATS Perform, exactly one team has ever done that … at least since earned (and unearned) runs became an official stat in both leagues in 1913.Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia – The chipmaker gained almost 1%, adding to the gains seen in the previous session.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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This is an all-time bag fumble, not just for that Kansas State team but for a program that could have gained so much from being in the first BCS title game.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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One ticket, sold in Michigan, matched the five numbers and won $1 million.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Queens Shooting Another Wednesday incident in New York City that has garnered nationwide attention is a mass shooting at a nightclub.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Friday on Truth Social, posting a graphic that boasted his popularity on the platform and the billions of views his official accounts and hashtags associated with him have garnered.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Most sodium is obtained nowadays by processing the mineral halite, also known as common table salt.David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Barium is obtained from the barium-sulfate baryte.David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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In fact, two reality dating television shows—Love Island USA and The Golden Bachelorette—made our list of best shows for the year.Monique Wilson, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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