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
Patterson then beat her and stabbed her multiple times in the head, leaving her with stab wounds to her ear and neck, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Even if the Nuggets had somehow found their courage and won this series, the Spurs would have boxed their ears.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Secondly, true dandelions shouldn’t be confused with lookalikes like cat’s ear (false dandelion), sow thistle, coltsfoot and autumn hawkbit.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
And don’t confuse the real thing with cat’s ear, sow thistle, coltsfoot or autumn hawkbit.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Even if the Nuggets had somehow found their courage and won this series, the Spurs would have boxed their ears.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Secondly, true dandelions shouldn’t be confused with lookalikes like cat’s ear (false dandelion), sow thistle, coltsfoot and autumn hawkbit.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
And don’t confuse the real thing with cat’s ear, sow thistle, coltsfoot or autumn hawkbit.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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As the Moon moves into Capricorn this afternoon, attention shifts toward what works, what needs structure, and what can hold up over time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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False alarms present a challenge, which can be costly in terms of time and attention, said Patrick Roberts, a senior researcher with the nonprofit research group Rand who recently finished a project on accelerating innovation in wildfire management.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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There’s this awareness that something could go wrong.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride brings together classic and vintage motorcycle riders to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keep an eye on water, as containers dry out quickly when supporting a thirsty shrub.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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My eyes, raw and stinging, now filled with their own salty tears.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Worshipers mark the day by visiting holy sites and temples, the giving of alms and practicing mindfulness and spiritual purity, as noted by the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as meditation, mindfulness exercises, yoga, and breathing exercises.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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