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as in to harvest
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 to earn
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 reap
The brand touts a quick treatment time of just 60 seconds, claiming that’s enough to reap the benefits of firmer, smoother, brighter-looking skin with fewer fine lines, diminished pores, and less visible acne scarring.
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Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
That decision is reaping dividends now, with Alderson’s triumph and subsequent raw revelations triggering a global outpouring of love from those who saw the footage across various social media platforms.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
The entire sport is reaping rewards from Ohtani’s playoff success.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
Contracts and Musk Regardless of who wins the White House, Musk’s SpaceX is expected to continue reaping billions of dollars a year in government contracts including with the Defense Department and NASA.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jenn Barthole, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
That decision is reaping dividends now, with Alderson’s triumph and subsequent raw revelations triggering a global outpouring of love from those who saw the footage across various social media platforms.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
The entire sport is reaping rewards from Ohtani’s playoff success.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024
Contracts and Musk Regardless of who wins the White House, Musk’s SpaceX is expected to continue reaping billions of dollars a year in government contracts including with the Defense Department and NASA.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bramble fruit are harvested from canes which produce a crop in their second year of growth.Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Even if they’re harvested in the form of digital DNA. Want to go deeper?Benji Jones, Vox, 2 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Ridley Scott, the $250 million Gladiator sequel is the top pick for males, both younger and older, and earned a B CinemaScore.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
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For example, a single parent of two who earns $22,000 as a child care worker would gain $675 in the first year, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rachel picks Caroline, and Genevieve goes with Sue, while Lavos Teeny and Sol stick together, and macho men Kyle and Gabe team up.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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In an age when more and more games have taken on the continual live-service model, only so many can gain traction (some only last a few days).Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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The bag gained popularity due to its functionality, affordability, and simplistic design, making fashion accessible to a broader audience.Essence, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
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Park’s also appeared in Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen, but is perhaps most widely known for his long-running, two-time Emmy winning role on the CBS soap As The World Turns.Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Electrified vehicles continue to win plaudits, as two of the nine finalists are powered purely by electricity and seven either offer hybrid versions or are built only in hybrid gasoline-electric form.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Since its inception, the brand has garnered a strong celebrity fanbase, including Hailey and Justin Bieber, Bella Hadid, Taylor Swift, Emily Ratajkowski, and Lily James.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Fitbit launched a partnership with Quest Diagnostics to garner insights on how to assess and prevent metabolic disease.Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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What typical purchases will likely get pricier during the next Trump era?Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Almost half of real-estate agents in the country got into the business in the last five years, buoyed by buyers who did not seem aware of how the system worked.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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For these projects, companies have to obtain a hefty number of permits, slowing their ability to execute on these plans.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Patients who obtain abortions for themselves are not liable under civil or criminal statutes, but anyone who aids or abets illicit terminations of pregnancy can be targeted under several laws.Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reap. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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