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.
Recent Examples on the Web
However, just about anyone with physical and mental disabilities can still explore the ocean through diving – and reap its healing benefits.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Californians should celebrate the advancements made possible by these momentous funding decisions, and can look forward to reaping the benefits of longer fishing seasons while whales and sea turtles pass safely through our waters.
—Francine Kershaw, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
New postings across the job market reaped salaries 3% higher than a year before, according to Adzuna data.
—Isabella Ward, Fortune Europe, 8 Apr. 2024
At the same time, others are taking a longer-term view, hoping to reap future benefits based on investments made now.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Now that Reddit has gone public, the family is set to reap the benefits.
—John Koblin, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
King is not the first to send drugs into space to reap the benefits that microgravity has to offer.
—Grace Browne, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
The Kirk Kristiansen family will be hopeful that new growth strategies from the toymaker will reap further dividends come next year’s financial results.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Apr. 2024
But the Cavaliers will also be reaping tons of benefits from its inception.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Californians should celebrate the advancements made possible by these momentous funding decisions, and can look forward to reaping the benefits of longer fishing seasons while whales and sea turtles pass safely through our waters.
—Francine Kershaw, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
New postings across the job market reaped salaries 3% higher than a year before, according to Adzuna data.
—Isabella Ward, Fortune Europe, 8 Apr. 2024
At the same time, others are taking a longer-term view, hoping to reap future benefits based on investments made now.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Now that Reddit has gone public, the family is set to reap the benefits.
—John Koblin, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
King is not the first to send drugs into space to reap the benefits that microgravity has to offer.
—Grace Browne, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
The Kirk Kristiansen family will be hopeful that new growth strategies from the toymaker will reap further dividends come next year’s financial results.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Apr. 2024
But the Cavaliers will also be reaping tons of benefits from its inception.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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