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 stories told on Monday weren’t just for the ears of the federal government.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Custom fit IEMs are molded to suit an individual’s ears, while universal IEMs use ear-tips of different sizes to suit all ears.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Skelly wore a Santa hat for Christmas, bunny ears for Easter and had just been adorned in his summer ensemble when tragedy struck.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
With Netflix’s lawyers almost certainly in Mulaney’s head — if not directly in his ear — the payoff to this monthlong setup could only be a disappointment.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Custom fit IEMs are molded to suit an individual’s ears, while universal IEMs use ear-tips of different sizes to suit all ears.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Skelly wore a Santa hat for Christmas, bunny ears for Easter and had just been adorned in his summer ensemble when tragedy struck.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
With Netflix’s lawyers almost certainly in Mulaney’s head — if not directly in his ear — the payoff to this monthlong setup could only be a disappointment.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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The issue was first brought to the judge's attention while court was in session on June 10.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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That’s despite its generous 7.9% dividend, which should be getting more attention.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Related Stories As with all of Global Citizen’s efforts that are centered around an entertainment event, the ultimate goal will be to raise awareness and funding for efforts to end extreme poverty around the world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Try out new messaging to raise awareness around your brand to three new audiences.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Sporting a bushy salt-and-pepper beard and a world-weary look in his eyes, Pearce finds dimensions both tragic and devious in what could have been merely the stock character of the wily long-term inmate whose isolation has cost him his humanity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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The main idea is to look at the world through the eyes of a child.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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At its core, mindfulness is staying in the present, focusing on one’s thoughts, feelings and surroundings without judgment.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Researchers from the University of Surrey, England, revealed that mindfulness, sleep quality and alcohol consumption may link being a night owl with a greater risk of depression among young people.—
Alex Backus,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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