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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earn
Robinson grew up in Washington, Utah, and earned a scholarship to attend Utah State University after a strong academic record in high school, but dropped out after just one semester, according to public records, social media and a university statement.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The last boy remaining will earn a prize of their choosing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
After earning a Gold Glove Award in his rookie season, Volpe has regressed at the plate and on defense this season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Black women, for instance, earn 67 cents for every dollar earned by white men, and the median Black household holds about one-eighth the wealth of white households.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
The last boy remaining will earn a prize of their choosing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
After earning a Gold Glove Award in his rookie season, Volpe has regressed at the plate and on defense this season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Black women, for instance, earn 67 cents for every dollar earned by white men, and the median Black household holds about one-eighth the wealth of white households.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earn
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The Razorbacks won the toss and will receive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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The founders of Ssense have won round one in their battle with their creditors, allowing the company to remain in the hands of chief executive officer Rami Atallah and his brothers Firas and Bassel, who are fighting to remain in business and restructure the company’s operations.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
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At its core is a belief that the kitchen deserves the same level of intelligent innovation that has otherwise transformed every other corner of the home.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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These diseases deserve attention and resources.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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This was the lowest yardage gained in a game under coach Zac Taylor.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shinjiro Koizumi, the telegenic political scion who has gained prominence as Ishiba’s farm minister tasked with trying to cap soaring prices, is another possible successor.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Organizations that can reap benefits from ecosystems effectively leverage the dynamic networks, where no single player can succeed alone.—
Edyta Pacuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And now, five years later, the Guardians are still reaping the benefits of the deal.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The performance, which garnered a robust reaction from the crowd, even got Ariana Grande to jump out of her seat as soon as Doja wrapped up on stage.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Swift took home seven VMAs, garnering a total of 30 career wins and tying Beyoncé as the top winner.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raskin cites comments Patel made before being sworn in as FBI director.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the press release regarding the official launch of the Program, Impel co-founder and CEO Devin Daly emphasized the impact the companies hope to make by helping industry employees gain the acumen to effectively work alongside AI.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Changing attitudes Choi’s original trial reflected just how many obstacles women faced in obtaining justice at the time.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The bear was killed in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Region 4, according to a DEC statement obtained by USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Those in a market that can buy a version with a SIM tray will get a 3,988mAh battery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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But offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo can manufacture easy touches for Brown to get him in rhythm early.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Earn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earn. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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