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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That partnership has reaped 24000 more than 4,000 on the spot acceptance and over $33 million in full and partial scholarships.
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Essence, 3 July 2024
But while private companies tapped those resources in the 20th century to help electrify areas around the Southwest, the Navajo Nation reaped few benefits.
—Ashley Killough, CNN, 3 July 2024
Between the two, many people who shouldn’t be eligible are reaping the benefits of no- to low-cost plans, the Republican committee chairs say.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 2 July 2024
Mining companies who survived the crash reaped profits in 2023 and early 2024.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 28 June 2024
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Essence, 3 July 2024
But while private companies tapped those resources in the 20th century to help electrify areas around the Southwest, the Navajo Nation reaped few benefits.
—Ashley Killough, CNN, 3 July 2024
Between the two, many people who shouldn’t be eligible are reaping the benefits of no- to low-cost plans, the Republican committee chairs say.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 2 July 2024
Mining companies who survived the crash reaped profits in 2023 and early 2024.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 28 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for reap
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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