reaps

verb

present tense third-person singular of reap
1
as in harvests
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use my great-grandfather had to reap the wheat on his family farm with a hand scythe

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2
as in earns
to receive as return for effort if you continue to work hard at musicianship, you will reap the rewards of being a concert pianist

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Recent Examples of reaps On one hand, losses are out of control in the Premier League even as the division reaps far more in revenue than anywhere else. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 With these words, Nellie sews a field's worth of dramatic tension that the series reaps for seasons to come. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026 Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits. — David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026 And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026 Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaps
  1. harvests
  2. earns
  3. picks
  4. wins
  5. gathers
  6. garners
  7. gains
  8. gets
Verb
  • The top layer snaps up laser light and converts it into electricity, while the bottom layer harvests the waste heat to extract even more energy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
  • Local producer Tsar Nicoulai Caviar raises and harvests its own caviar across its seven fisheries around the area.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of harvests
Verb
  • Prolific even earns the Grammy winner his first placement on a roster that did not exist during his lifetime.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is a strong luxury credit card that earns transferable Citi ThankYou® Points and provides hundreds in annual credits.
    — Jason Stauffer,Brett Holzhauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of earns
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  • Check back Thursday for complete College Football Playoff and national championship picks from The Athletic’s college football staff.
    — Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Especially with Watson, CB’s pal, getting traded to the Cavs as part of a five-team swap that landed the Nuggets draft picks in ’31 and ’32.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of picks
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  • In this one, the Tar Heels scored first again, allowed 10 straight points and then played the sort of gritty defense under a gray Irish sky that wins you a lot of football games.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If the credit bid is successful, the creditor wins the asset and the debtor gets a deduction of the judgment for the amount of the credit bid.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wins
Verb
  • If Europe gathers substantially more unwanted clothing without creating that accompanying infrastructure, greater volumes could instead flow into reuse exports, downcycling, incineration or disposal.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Established in 2006, Music In The House gathers the nation’s music industry to salute leaders in music for both their artistic achievements and their broader contributions.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of gathers
Verb
  • As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions.
    — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Los Angeles diner Max and Helen’s reportedly garners an 8-hour line, and Reddit threads are dedicated to lining up at Austin’s legendary Franklin Barbecue.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of garners
Verb
  • That energy transfers to the ice, which gains that energy and increases its temperature.
    — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Consider identity theft protection If someone gains access to sensitive personal or financial information, identity theft protection can help monitor for signs that your information is being misused and provide recovery assistance if fraud occurs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of gains
Verb
  • Some recalls, Eskin said, are made after companies’ routine testing catches a pathogen before anyone gets sick, while others involve outbreaks that are already underway and vary widely in size and severity.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • All cabins come with a firepit equipped with a grill grate and a picnic table, while upgrading to an outdoor suite gets you a tarp for shade lined with string lights and an extremely comfortable hammock.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gets

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“Reaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaps. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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