reaps

verb

Definition of reapsnext
present tense third-person singular of reap
1
as in harvests
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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2
as in earns
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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  1. earns
  2. picks
  3. wins
  4. gathers
  5. obtains
  6. makes
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  • The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The late rapper earns the second-loftiest debut on the TikTok-only chart this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of earns
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  • These trendy coat picks will keep you cozy—without burning through your budget.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of picks
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  • Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case the Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out.
    Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of wins
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  • At the end of the day, the team gathers at Guido’s, a restaurant and bar on the grounds.
    J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Hang two branches in an area where your family regularly gathers, such as a breakfast nook.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of gathers
Verb
  • The marine mammal obtains the majority of its hydration from its prey, therefore those animals would likely also have these contaminants in their system.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Typically, the government obtains products and services through a competitive bidding process, selecting from a variety of proposals from different vendors.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of obtains
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  • That means going beyond the transactional nature of any relationship—boss to worker, supplier to customer—and getting to the heart of what makes an audience tick.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Automakers have the option to use only the current model year instead, but averaging the current year with lower numbers makes the 35% easier to reach.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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