- present participle of reap.
reaping
Example Sentences
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Shipowners are reaping some of the best returns the industry has seen in decades; and the sailors who make the dangerous crossing are being paid like never before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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
Now, the tycoon is reaping the benefits: The refinery reached full capacity in February—just in time to supply global markets with fuel that doesn’t need to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
They ought to be put to threshing, reaping, and apple picking.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
