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
Corn almost always attracts pests such as: Corn earworm larvae feed on the tassels, silks, and kernels often near the tip of a corn ear.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Multiyear visibility into global defense spending is music to the ears of the legacy contractors.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Perform tick checks in common areas like behind the ears, knees, underarms, scalp, around the waistline, ankles, legs and groin area.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Topics to be covered include: common signs and symptoms of hearing loss; health conditions linked to hearing loss; understanding tinnitus (ringing in the ears); current treatment options; and hearing aids.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Multiyear visibility into global defense spending is music to the ears of the legacy contractors.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Perform tick checks in common areas like behind the ears, knees, underarms, scalp, around the waistline, ankles, legs and groin area.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025
Topics to be covered include: common signs and symptoms of hearing loss; health conditions linked to hearing loss; understanding tinnitus (ringing in the ears); current treatment options; and hearing aids.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The buzz the Panthers generated was unlike anything Texas football has seen, but despite the newfound attention, Gates said the team is hungry and locked in.—
Charles Baggarly
August 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stores give customers the chance to experience products first-hand, which in turn drives brand awareness and lifts e-commerce sales.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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DiMarco uses his model influencer platform to spread awareness about deaf culture, launching the Nyle DiMarco Foundation — his nonprofit organization for deaf children and families — in 2016, and being the keynote speaker at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in 2020.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With this warmer water, however, keep an eye on clarity.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keep an eye out for chachalaca, green jays, Altamira orioles, and the occasional rare avian visitor that wanders in from faraway.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This emotional availability helps build relational mindfulness and the ability to trust in the consistency of love even when moods shift or life gets chaotic.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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There’s no need to ditch your coffee and tea entirely—a bit of mindfulness around consumption goes a long way.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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