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
When Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay heard that Ferguson was training with Paulsen before the 2025 draft, his ears perked up.
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Rather, alongside younger brother Gus, Walz went viral after photobombing her dad's DNC interview on MSNBC using bunny ears.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
According to the post, the issue stemmed from an in-ear monitor malfunction.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025
For now, that’s music to the ears of Meta investors.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Rather, alongside younger brother Gus, Walz went viral after photobombing her dad's DNC interview on MSNBC using bunny ears.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
According to the post, the issue stemmed from an in-ear monitor malfunction.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025
For now, that’s music to the ears of Meta investors.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Less than 48 hours later, ICE shut down the block, barreling down Broadway against one-way traffic in armored vehicles, triggering national media attention and immediate protests.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lighter sleep can increase bladder awareness, and heart strain from breathing disruptions may impact urine production.—
Brandon Peters,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Schools worldwide ran educational programs, and the UN endorsed public awareness campaigns.—
Andrea Miotti,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The video shows sunlight breaking through as the circular eye wall becomes visible, with clouds rotating rapidly around a calm center.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes had his head turned toward the opposite side of the field, so Rice sprinted into a shallow cross to meet him there — long enough to finally lock eyes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Burke also uses the Fitbit app, which offers different workout and mindfulness classes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Try mindfulness practices like meditation, deep breathing or even a daily walk in nature.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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