reap
verb (used with object)
to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
reaping
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present participleof reap.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And those reaping the biggest rewards from AI might have the most to worry about on the inflationary front as the investing boom fuels demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Now, a little more than a year later, Timby is reaping the benefits of that uncharacteristic last-minute decision: She's become a viral star.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
And despite the bloodshed, it was a gamble that paid off, reaping countless benefits for the isolated and impoverished country, transforming both its economic and military fortunes.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
In today’s music industry, when artists aren’t reaping the full benefits of the recording economy because of streaming platforms, the live experience is as vital as ever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Let's go back then, to the moment they called your sister's name at the reaping," says Caesar.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
