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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
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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
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Recent Examples of reaping
Unlike traditional monolithic systems, reaping the benefits of microservices requires a more structured approach to logging and error handling.
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Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Industries such as finance, retail and healthcare are already reaping the benefits, using AI to address pain points like fraud detection, inventory management and patient care coordination.
—Ehsan Ahmadi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Nor will working Americans discover that big corporations and the wealthy are reaping most of the savings from the gutting of Medicaid in the form of lower taxes.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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
Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Industries such as finance, retail and healthcare are already reaping the benefits, using AI to address pain points like fraud detection, inventory management and patient care coordination.
—Ehsan Ahmadi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Nor will working Americans discover that big corporations and the wealthy are reaping most of the savings from the gutting of Medicaid in the form of lower taxes.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaping
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Markley was an exceptional high school basketball player, earning All-District and All-Area honors.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2025
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Throughout his career, Robinson made an effort to sharpen his skills and increase his market value for employers, like by getting an MBA, earning nine certifications and eventually focusing his expertise in artificial intelligence — just as AI skills have become more in-demand and more lucrative.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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This takes the guesswork out of picking a winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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While picking his brain about the former series, Entertainment Weekly got the creator of both shows — Bruce Miller — to provide an update on the new one.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Nehring, who served as chair of the California Republican Party from 2007 to 2011 and was a spokesperson for Texas Senator Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign, said the idea of California seceding was again gaining traction.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The suspect raised roughly $60,000 in Australian dollars, or about $37,500 USD, after pocketing donations and gaining social media followers, the BBC previously reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The two women fought in 2019, with Ribas winning by unanimous decision.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Carter served as president from 1977-81, winning office as an outsider in the wake of the Vietnam War and Watergate.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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The National Parks Service has restored the original Harriet Tubman material featured on a webpage about the Underground Railroad after garnering outrage over its removal.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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After garnering a following in NYC’s thriving new wave/punk scene of the era — centered around the legendary CBGB club — Blondie ended up scoring a deal with British label Chrysalis Records in 1977.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Homan said Monday that sanctuary policies in Boston and Massachusetts were making communities less safe, because of the disconnect between local and federal agencies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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There are genuine questions of fairness about altering the schedule in favour of Champions League teams — particularly in England where there are four sides competing for three top positions — but actively making things harder is something that should be moved away from.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday, Khalil and seven students identified by pseudonyms filed a lawsuit seeking to block a congressional committee from obtaining Columbia and Barnard College disciplinary records for students involved in campus protests.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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In statements to The Bee, both Toyota and Hyundai said the companies are aware that difficulty obtaining hydrogen fuel has upset their customers.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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No, the real jolt came from realizing the true breadth of Jacinto’s range.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Reaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaping. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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