as in attention
a state of being aware
I'm trying to get the boss's ear in order to ask for a raise in my pay
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Usa Today, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Hold the trunk with one hand and use the other to pull the material between the elephant’s ears down to make a face.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The coat hanger hit her behind the right ear and left her with marks on her neck and a concussion, Morgan told the court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 May 2025
Finally, a country where the women were wearing enough cloth, and where the wind persisted in exposing the tips of their ears.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Hold the trunk with one hand and use the other to pull the material between the elephant’s ears down to make a face.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The coat hanger hit her behind the right ear and left her with marks on her neck and a concussion, Morgan told the court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 May 2025
Finally, a country where the women were wearing enough cloth, and where the wind persisted in exposing the tips of their ears.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
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This bespoke-level attention to craftsmanship is reflected in the buying process as well, with clients encouraged to first make an appointment to be fitted and styled at any of its 13 boutiques spread across the U.S. (five of which are in New York).—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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That song actually came late to that album; we were done recording and then the song was brought to my attention by Jonathan Daniel, who was managing Butch Walker at the time, who produced three of the songs.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Related Stories As with all of Global Citizen’s efforts that are centered around an entertainment event, the ultimate goal will be to raise awareness and funding for efforts to end extreme poverty around the world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Some of the marchers in Aventura on Sunday wore signs of the remaining hostages on their shirts to raise awareness.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Other locales house hunters may want to keep an eye on include Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Muncie, Indiana; Springfield, Illinois; and St. Joseph, Missouri, which are among the least expensive metro areas, according to the study.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Swing it to your front to keep an eye on your valuables.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Furthermore, cannabis has the potential to bring about a sense of mindfulness that aligns with feminine energy.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kroner is a clinician at The Reconnect Trauma Center, providing services in somatic acupuncture, mindfulness training, and metabolic health.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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