reaped; reaping; reaps
1
: to reap something
Examples of reap in a Sentence
She is now reaping the benefits of her hard work.
He reaped large profits from his investments.
The workers were out reaping the crops.
The workers were out reaping in the fields.
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Preferences do not develop in isolation of consistent marketing and promotion, and the NWSL is reaping the benefits of these efforts.
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Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Either way, travelers are increasingly pining for primate encounters, and Africa’s gorilla trekking industry is reaping the benefits.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
However, a consistent diet that includes low-sodium foods is the best way to reap health benefits.
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Meanwhile, since mid-July, Berkshire has reaped more than $10 billion from offloading its longtime Bank of America investment.
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Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Either way, travelers are increasingly pining for primate encounters, and Africa’s gorilla trekking industry is reaping the benefits.
—Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
However, a consistent diet that includes low-sodium foods is the best way to reap health benefits.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Meanwhile, since mid-July, Berkshire has reaped more than $10 billion from offloading its longtime Bank of America investment.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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reap
verb1
a
: to cut (as grain) or clear (as a field) with a sickle, scythe, or machine
b
: harvest entry 2 sense 1
reap a crop
2
: to get as a result
reap the benefit of hard work
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