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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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Offensive coordinator Kirby Moore will be able to reap the benefits of having him in his system, and so will the players out on the field.
—Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025
The Future Of Sports Coverage ESPN is reaping rewards from its bet on McAfee in a media environment seemingly driven by algorithms and outrageous takes.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Read More: Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Sparks Major Concern as Construction Begins: 'An Obscene Human Rights Violation'
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Real estate agents reaped handsome profits from the skyrocketing value of Florida real estate.
—Time, 17 July 2025
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“Reap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reap. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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