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
Everything else, including ears, were pieces.
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Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Create hooks by twisting small eye screws into the wide end of each ear.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Teasdale, 24, had glanced away at that moment but the booming round echoed through his ears.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Jake Gyllenhaal's ear off all night.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Create hooks by twisting small eye screws into the wide end of each ear.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Teasdale, 24, had glanced away at that moment but the booming round echoed through his ears.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Jake Gyllenhaal's ear off all night.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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While the 77th Annual Emmy Awards embraced nostalgia with attention to classics like The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, it was once again dominated by streaming giants breaking records and reshaping the industry.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Engravings on the bullets caught the agents’ attention.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While commercial pilots are allowed to use iPads and electronic tablets in the cockpit to access navigation charts and checklists, the tone of the exchange sparked questions about situational awareness in a restricted airspace.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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But while these shows have been praised for bringing awareness to the condition, women shouldn't learn about this common health problem from reality TV.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even news that broke yesterday stateside — while unrelated to the central bank and interest rates — were focused on casting an eye to the future rather than immediate developments.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Keep an eye on October 19 as a possible date for that switch.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, self-help podcasts grew by 35% between 2019 and 2022 and apps also reflect shifting habits, with 70% of users preferring mindfulness and meditation tools.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to the initiative’s page, River & Ember, will offer seasonal toolkits designed to help families strengthen emotional resilience through art, mindfulness, and connection.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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