reap
verb (used with object)
to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
reaps
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present tense formof reap (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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They follow a pledge by leader Kim Jong Un to bolster nuclear forces, as Pyongyang reaps the benefits of deeper ties with Russia and sharpens its invective against US ally South Korea.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
The party also reaps domestic gains from its push for cultural appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
Even as it reaps the fruits of this durian diplomacy, it is eyeing what state media calls "durian freedom".
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
“It’s not only good for them, but it’s also good for the district, because increased retention means consistency in the staff at our school sites, and that reaps benefits for students as well.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
"What a man sows on his name day, he reaps throughout the year."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
