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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David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 But land developers and speculators reap huge profits, the state and local governments gleefully do their bidding. —Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 Carrots reap two main benefits from marigolds. —Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026 But slowly and surely, a group of underclassmen are starting to reap the rewards of patience and persistence. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reap
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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reap
verb
1
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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