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
That’s music to Bechard’s ears.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This is especially true for plants that are marginally hardy in your area, as well as common perennials like woodland phlox, lamb’s ear, and hardy geraniums.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
His left ear appeared to be bleeding, but he got checked out and returned.
—Mark Long, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Measles can cause a blotchy rash that most often shows up first on the face and behind the ears, and then spreads to the chest and back, and to the feet, the Mayo Clinic says.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This is especially true for plants that are marginally hardy in your area, as well as common perennials like woodland phlox, lamb’s ear, and hardy geraniums.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
His left ear appeared to be bleeding, but he got checked out and returned.
—Mark Long, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Measles can cause a blotchy rash that most often shows up first on the face and behind the ears, and then spreads to the chest and back, and to the feet, the Mayo Clinic says.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Microsoft is paying close to attention to the impact of its data centers on local residents.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Play close attention to those quotation marks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead of prioritizing cinematic aerial footage, the company designed its latest platform around immersion, situational awareness, and pilot control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Patrick's widow Lisa Niemi Swayze teamed up with leading non profit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to help raise awareness of the disease and increase funding for research.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The youngest Alford brother, however, opened some eyes.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At-home entertaining is also embracing mindfulness and wellness with fully non-alcoholic setups—hosts are curating zero-proof bars with herbal tonics, infused waters, and garnished non-alcoholic cocktails, allowing guests to explore drinks at their own pace while keeping the gathering inclusive.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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