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as in won
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earned
For instance, if both people are eligible but one earned more, collect the lower amount first to have some cash.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
When his high fly ball crossed into Toronto’s home bullpen, Guerrero earned his first playoff homer.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Bardwell Farms earned about two hundred thousand dollars selling vegetables through these federal programs last year, and expected to make a little more than that in 2025.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Both Pacino and Sarandon earned Oscar nominations for their performances.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
But one reason the project may not have earned a Nobel Prize is the sheer number of people involved in the feat.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Jones got the start as Brock Purdy continues to deal with an injury, and the Niners earned a 26-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams on the road.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
When his high fly ball crossed into Toronto’s home bullpen, Guerrero earned his first playoff homer.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Bardwell Farms earned about two hundred thousand dollars selling vegetables through these federal programs last year, and expected to make a little more than that in 2025.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Both Pacino and Sarandon earned Oscar nominations for their performances.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
But one reason the project may not have earned a Nobel Prize is the sheer number of people involved in the feat.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Jones got the start as Brock Purdy continues to deal with an injury, and the Niners earned a 26-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams on the road.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Hendricks gave up three runs (two earned) in five innings, striking out eight with no walks.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earned
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And if that concoction of unpredictable strengths wasn’t enough, Florida even won in special teams, blocking a Texas punt for a safety in the second quarter.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Introduction Forty eight years after they were defeated in the first final over the water in Montevideo, Argentina finally won the World Cup, on home soil in Buenos Aires.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Federal prosecutors initially argued that Combs deserved at least four to five years in prison.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kerry Yates, trichologist and founder of Colour Collective, finds that the humble onion’s beauty accolades are well-deserved.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
2 Oct. 2025
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China has gained a lead in batteries and is aiming for dominance in robotics and next-generation AI-powered manufacturing.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Team Reba also gained 28-year-old Cori Kennedy and 35-year-old Daron Lameek; Team Niall welcomed aboard 31-year-old Revel Day; Team Snoop locked in 24-year-old Natalia Albertini; and Team Michael won over 36-year-old Marty O’Reilly, 38-year-old Aarik Duncan and 34-year-old Rob Cole.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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The institute made this revelation on September 30, as humanoid robots from their startups garnered attention for their ability to work at shipyards and walk on streets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Photos shared online of the sandy-colored dog have garnered more than 520 upvotes, with users admiring his regal yet quirky appearance.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Michigan Lottery jackpot recipients included a man from Genesee County who won $25,000 a year for life through a Lucky For Life game, and a woman from Oakland County who reaped $4 million by playing an Electric 300s game.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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New companies like Google and Facebook may have reaped the greatest financial rewards during this time, but none of their successes would have been possible without the contributions of ordinary people like you and me.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Blueprint plans obtained by The Providence Journal show the 24 by 24 foot space was set to feature a fireplace, freestanding tub and walk-in shower.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Sanford served in the Marines from June 2004 through June 2008, working as an automotive mechanic and vehicle recovery operator, according to military records obtained by The Detroit News.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Trump's former 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski made the remarks on YouTuber Benny Johnson's podcast.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The shows have been sold out since tickets went on sale in August, and while 30,000 lucky fans for both nights got their hands on tickets, thousands more were left on the outside looking in.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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The bestselling mule also got some colorful updates in polished patent.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earned. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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