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
Just know that not all runners love the bar that wraps around the back of your head to connect the two ear pieces.
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
This flash discount won’t stick around, so treat your ears before the cart timer runs out, for shoppers today.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
This scenario is music to the ears of used car dealers looking to offload inventory at prices that won't obliterate their profit margins.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Try this, featuring a set of bunny ears with a neon glow.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 23 Apr. 2025
This flash discount won’t stick around, so treat your ears before the cart timer runs out, for shoppers today.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
This scenario is music to the ears of used car dealers looking to offload inventory at prices that won't obliterate their profit margins.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Try this, featuring a set of bunny ears with a neon glow.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Despite his rising stardom, Brunson has historically redirected attention to team success over individual accolades.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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At the time, then-Trump spokeswoman turned critic Stephanie Grisham slammed media attention of the jacket.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Grammy telecast, which was held less than a month after the wildfires broke out on Jan. 7, included several segments dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Dina, beaming, sits crosslegged on the floor in front of her, eyes full of tears.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Keep an eye on the second frame as a potential swing round if this fight goes to the judges.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Techniques such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness may help ease anxiety and swallowing problems.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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This would be an ideal time to practice mindfulness, stillness and serenity.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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