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
The artist launched her career as an anonymous creator with an ear for eclectic beats, but no physical presence online.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Protect your ears by not standing too close to speakers, and bring earplugs, says Greta Stamper, an audiologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The man had puncture wounds to his neck, back, top of his head and behind an ear, deputies say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Weese told Barry‑Smith that Rosa also suffered a broken lower jawbone from being punched by Sebastian, and a laceration to her neck that was 5 to 6 inches long and spanned from her ear to the front of her throat.
—Aaron Curtis, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026
Protect your ears by not standing too close to speakers, and bring earplugs, says Greta Stamper, an audiologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
The man had puncture wounds to his neck, back, top of his head and behind an ear, deputies say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Weese told Barry‑Smith that Rosa also suffered a broken lower jawbone from being punched by Sebastian, and a laceration to her neck that was 5 to 6 inches long and spanned from her ear to the front of her throat.
—Aaron Curtis, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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This week’s wellness trends highlight what’s worth your attention and what may not live up to the hype.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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The food is elegant yet playful with impeccable attention to detail.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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By combining visual awareness, conversational memory, and behavioral analytics, Realbotix positions Vinci as a system that not only enhances interaction but also generates actionable insights from those interactions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Amy Hillyard is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds and has blonde hair, with hazel eyes.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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European investors will be keeping an eye on earnings from Kering, Givaudan, Sika and Publicis Groupe.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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This guided 90-minute session is to help inspire writing and nurture mindfulness.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wind chimes have been said to relieve stress, encourage mindfulness, and add pleasant, melodic charm to your outdoor space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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