glean

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Recent Examples of glean Scientists from the University of Warsaw have gleaned insights into the underlying physics of channeling that will help coffee lovers achieve more consistent results when brewing espresso. Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025 While both deaths were ruled to be from natural causes, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is finishing up the investigation by tying up the timeline with any information gleaned from the cellphones collected at the home and last contacts that were made. CBS News, 15 Mar. 2025 That’s why rejoining the muscles can glean positive results greater than just losing a poochy belly. Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025 Even the basics can glean great results for some patients. Meirav Devash, Allure, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glean
Verb
  • Two Saturdays ago, citizens and immigrants across the country gathered and marched — including tens of thousands in downtown Chicago and the suburbs.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Homicide and crime scene personnel were gathering evidence and speaking with possible witnesses.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The strong fragrance deter pests that often plague Brassica family plants, the garden expert shares, so plant them with Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cabbage to reap the full benefits.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There are also a slew of women’s styles under $100, and your husband or boyfriend can also reap the benefits of AllSaints’ discounts with an extra 30% off AllSaints men’s styles, plus check out select sales picks under $150.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In 2019, during the first Trump administration, agents in Mississippi used data harvested from Geo Group’s tools to help secure a warrant for a raid on a chicken processing plant.
    Paul Mozur, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The crop can be harvested at anytime but most leave the bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The only exception would be to wait until May to sow bermuda from seed.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Tariffs undermine this worthy goal by sowing doubt about U.S. reliability as a partner.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Glean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glean. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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