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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Get the ear of influential people.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Hold the trunk with one hand and use the other to pull the material between the elephant’s ears down to make a face.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The coat hanger hit her behind the right ear and left her with marks on her neck and a concussion, Morgan told the court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 May 2025
Finally, a country where the women were wearing enough cloth, and where the wind persisted in exposing the tips of their ears.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Hold the trunk with one hand and use the other to pull the material between the elephant’s ears down to make a face.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The coat hanger hit her behind the right ear and left her with marks on her neck and a concussion, Morgan told the court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 May 2025
Finally, a country where the women were wearing enough cloth, and where the wind persisted in exposing the tips of their ears.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Last year’s opportunity, combined with growth that both Mason and legendary 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner talked about at length, caught the attention of teams like the Vikings.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Some thinkers would envy the attention Yarvin is receiving.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The family aren't just raising awareness for Kennedy and Kona, but for every child living with type 1 diabetes.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Over the past three years, Emma has supported legislation resolutions and proclamations across the country to raise FTD awareness.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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These masterpieces have all been rendered with empathy and the sharp eye of a seasoned storyteller.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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Other locales house hunters may want to keep an eye on include Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Muncie, Indiana; Springfield, Illinois; and St. Joseph, Missouri, which are among the least expensive metro areas, according to the study.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Furthermore, cannabis has the potential to bring about a sense of mindfulness that aligns with feminine energy.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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When users type in their name and age into the app, the program recommends specific mindfulness and wellness exercises that are backed by science.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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