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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
These lightweight, relaxed-fit bottoms have earned thousands of glowing reviews for their comfort and versatility, especially thanks to the flight-friendly elastic waistband.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
That drive has earned him admiration from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who lived in Wang's apartment for months during the pandemic.
—Harry Booth, Time, 22 June 2025
That’s far more than the $795,000 earned by Coastal Carolina’s former manager Gary Gilmore, who retired before this season after 29 years at the helm.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 June 2025
By participating in a scavenger hunt at the event’s history wall, children earned access to the event’s fun zone for kids.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
That drive has earned him admiration from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who lived in Wang's apartment for months during the pandemic.
—Harry Booth, Time, 22 June 2025
That’s far more than the $795,000 earned by Coastal Carolina’s former manager Gary Gilmore, who retired before this season after 29 years at the helm.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 June 2025
By participating in a scavenger hunt at the event’s history wall, children earned access to the event’s fun zone for kids.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earn
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The duo wound up the year 8-1, winning the district championship; an injury prevented the pair from competing at state.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The Mercury managed to hold off Breanna Stewart’s 35-point performance by winning the fourth quarter, 25-16, and eventually win the game 89-81 at Barclays Center on Thursday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Along the way, the club’s ownership and front office has run into criticism - deserved, in my opinion - for not putting its best financial foot forward and attempting to transform a good team into a great one.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Caught between the two is the mayor’s daughter Julia Cicero (Emmanuel) whose romance with Cesar tests her loyalty and compels her to redefine her beliefs about what humanity truly deserves.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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South Sudan endured a bloody years-long civil war shortly after gaining independence in 2011, and the United Nations warns violence has escalated in recent months.—
June 23,
CBS News,
23 June 2025
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The fund was among several projects that gained momentum as South Asian House concluded its third consecutive year of programming at the festival, partnering with the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) and Arab Film and Media Institute (AFMI) to spotlight the need for authentic representation in film.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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But his style has changed for the better, and the Pacers are reaping the benefits of late.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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But his passing, screening, cutting, and finishing are good enough to keep him on the floor and allow his employer to reap the benefits of his all-inclusive defensive package.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Malaysia has garnered a significant share of this investment, attracting multi-billion deals from the likes of Google, Oracle and Microsoft over the past 18 months.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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But the movement garners a level of sympathy from some in the Sikh community, especially in the diaspora, where activists protected by free speech laws can more openly demand secession from India.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Flowering dogwood makes a gorgeous specimen growing one to two feet per year and maturing at 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Known for her directness and honesty with players, the former Netherlands international makes decisions based on what is best for the team.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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That application, obtained by The Associated Press, also offers some of the first financial details about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and its work in the territory.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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In footage obtained by South Tahoe Now, boats are seen in rough water amid strong winds.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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“Earn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earn. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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