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
Do my ears deceive me or did The Hilarious Ross Mathews actually land a joke this week?
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Maybe a man in my arms would neutralize the sound of steel guitars in my ears.
—Craig Bartelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The battery life is rated at an impressive 30 hours with noise cancellation on, and the frame and ear cups are generously padded for long listening sessions without discomfort.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Hear what Wilson may have heard: gooey vibrational waves, surging and receding, coating the ear.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Maybe a man in my arms would neutralize the sound of steel guitars in my ears.
—Craig Bartelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The battery life is rated at an impressive 30 hours with noise cancellation on, and the frame and ear cups are generously padded for long listening sessions without discomfort.
—Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
Hear what Wilson may have heard: gooey vibrational waves, surging and receding, coating the ear.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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And finally, the garments were rated for durability after washing, with testers paying close attention to signs of wear or deterioration in the fabric or seams, as well as changes of shape and effectiveness during the testing period.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Furthermore, additional attention to the matter appears to be resulting in voluntary corrective action.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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For nearly two hours, participants exchanged ideas on how to raise awareness about the impact of tariffs on small U.S. manufacturers.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Promote awareness and offer training on AI features within your existing platforms.—
Emily Lewis-Pinnell,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Keep an eye out for wilting leaves, and check the soil for dryness.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Lucy had been watching Helen for some weeks, on tip-toes, her eye pressed to the peephole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Noun
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That 60 seconds of mindfulness can give you a powerful pause that recharges more than caffeine ever could.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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There will be three stages, with movement, mindfulness and other activities, ranging from workouts to a trampoline class and grounding meditation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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