gleaning

verb

present participle of glean
as in harvesting

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  1. harvesting
  2. gathering
  3. reaping
  4. planting
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  • This allows energy-harvesting technology to be integrated directly into architectural elements, such as skyscraper facades, glass windows, and skylights.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Agent Mulder, hot on the trail of a group of murderers who are harvesting their victims' organs, breaks into a makeshift laboratory in an attempt to save an abducted woman.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of harvesting
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  • On September 16, C-suite leaders from across Europe and the Middle East will be gathering in London for Fortune CEO Forum to talk about growth and share successes and best practices.
    — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In a California town called Anzar in the late-19th century, Paulette is living with a local magnate’s eccentric son who’s fascinated by the tramps gathering outside his manor.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of gathering
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  • And after a summer spent in the ocean and pool, my skin is certainly reaping the benefits of this nourishing drugstore lotion.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts say the company is reaping the benefits of scale and backward integration.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reaping
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  • Since New England aster will grow relatively tall, Rekola recommends planting it near the back of a perennial border in full sun.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Global diesel demand typically crests around October as the beginning of winter heating season and harvests in the Northern Hemisphere meets planting season in the Southern Hemisphere.
    — Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Gleaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleaning. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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