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
Otis agrees that extra ears can make a significant difference.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Revealing that the couple first met at a Billie Eilish concert, Roth praised Barker’s ear for musical talent and his impact on the show’s soundtrack.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
But the attentive viewer will see Lestat will pierce his ears daily, in different places, playing around with his rocker lifestyle differently each day.
—Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While Jey Uso got ready for the match, Sikoa was in Royce Keys’ ear.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Revealing that the couple first met at a Billie Eilish concert, Roth praised Barker’s ear for musical talent and his impact on the show’s soundtrack.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
But the attentive viewer will see Lestat will pierce his ears daily, in different places, playing around with his rocker lifestyle differently each day.
—Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While Jey Uso got ready for the match, Sikoa was in Royce Keys’ ear.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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If attention arrives fast, share credit and keep momentum steady by choosing the next clear milestone.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Colorado also provided little funding to promote awareness about gambling addiction and put limited guardrails in place to help people slow their betting habits.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Over the past 12 months, consumer awareness of regenerative agriculture has grown from 7% to 13%, according to the new survey, conducted in partnership with Hierophant Insights and Strategy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, the day-shifters all abruptly acquire eye-black face paint for some unexplained reason.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Unlike standard eye drops that get washed away by tears within minutes, living eye drops use bacteria that colonize the eye and continuously release therapeutic proteins after a single application.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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This is a man who spent more than three months last summer in a Zen monastery learning mindfulness techniques and proprioception awareness.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Includes daily yoga and mindfulness classes, in addition to holistic spa services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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