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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earn
College football’s eternal doormat, the runt of the SEC’s original litter, had earned time in the national spotlight.
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Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
But assuming Alvarado does return, the lefty can earn back some trust slowly with each scoreless outing.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2026, those workers who are under full retirement age may earn up to $24,480 per year, or $2,040 per month.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Redick, 41, starred at Duke University before playing 15 seasons in the NBA and earning a reputation as a three-point specialist.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
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Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
But assuming Alvarado does return, the lefty can earn back some trust slowly with each scoreless outing.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2026, those workers who are under full retirement age may earn up to $24,480 per year, or $2,040 per month.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Redick, 41, starred at Duke University before playing 15 seasons in the NBA and earning a reputation as a three-point specialist.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earn
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, October 25, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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By sticking with judo, Harrison won gold at the 2012 Olympics and again at the 2016 Olympics.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Target’s bedding section is vast, but its beloved in-house Threshold line deserves a closer look.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Silva deserves credit for trusting an 18-year-old to shoulder the responsibility, even when King has shown his inexperience.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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With the brothers being seven years apart in age, James got his start as an actor first, gaining recognition with his breakthrough role in the TV series Freaks and Geeks from 1999 to 2000, and then for playing Harry Osborn in the Spider-Man trilogy, starring Tobey Maguire.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Angelo then turned his sights toward Bolgheri, which had just begun to gain acclaim as the center of the Super Tuscan movement.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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The following year, production was 3,000 kilos from three hectares, and in 2005, 5,000 kilos were reaped from five hectares.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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But, don’t let high price tags prevent you from reaping their benefits.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
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Who Are the ‘MD Foodie Boyz’ The MD Foodie Boyz are a group of four friends from Maryland who have garnered some online fame from their food-centric podcast.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have garnered 620 wins and 2,816 award nominations, including the multi-Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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These conditions make travel difficult.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Qianlong took a page from the design of private gardens in southern China to make the layout more compact, and divided the site into four connected courtyards, two of which are currently open to the public, from south to north.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Morelli also corresponded with the man obtaining the videos for him and asked that the torture of the animals be prolonged in subsequent videos, according to a copy of the indictment filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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These official letters act as a sort of income verification and are therefore key to obtaining aid like housing assistance, fuel assistance and help from nonprofits.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Hamlin, then went to pit for four new tires while Hendrick Motorsports’ Larson only got two which placed him in fifth position ahead of Hamlin, who was in 10th.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Earn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earn. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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