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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Recent Examples of ear
Wermter suggests placing your ears over your shoulders and your shoulders over your hips.
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
If a high salary, remote work, and working with generative AI are all music to your ears, Netflix might have the perfect job for you.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
One parent tester of a 5 month old reported that the bright, contrasting colors, different textures, and Stitch’s crinkly ears were a hit.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
If a high salary, remote work, and working with generative AI are all music to your ears, Netflix might have the perfect job for you.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
One parent tester of a 5 month old reported that the bright, contrasting colors, different textures, and Stitch’s crinkly ears were a hit.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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This area was mostly empty at the beginning, but the monstrous sounds of the race cars firing up their engines drew a lot of attention.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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But carpe diem for Egbuka, who is a massive enough talent to step into this void and withstand extra defensive attention.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The team had a series of discussions and training for leaders in the field, building awareness and skillsets.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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This strategy was effective, especially in poorer regions, but with mounting losses and increased public awareness about the fate of Russian troops at the front, these drivers are no longer enough.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its viewfinder is sharp and clear, making long sessions easier on your eyes.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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That wasn’t good logic in the eyes of the future coach.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pickpockets and pilots haven’t quite paid off for Arteta insofar as the Premier League title keeps eluding him, but he’s plainly convinced by the quality of mindfulness, and Arsenal are back in the hunt again, top of the table after seven games.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Use your stress management score, nightly sleep score, and on-wrist mindfulness sessions to monitor and improve your mental health.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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