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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
Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
But the franchise still has found NHL players in other ways, like this past season with center Dominic James and defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous, a pair of free-agent signings who earned regular roles quickly and are now a part of the team’s future.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
De Felitta’s later work includes the crime drama Rob the Mob and the ABC miniseries Madoff, which earned him a Directors Guild of America nomination.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2026
This year, Megan Moroney earned the most nominations with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each landed seven nods.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Napoleon’s Champagne win earned a 95 Beyer, tied for the fastest in this race.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
His brother, Andrew, spent six years in the Major Leagues and earned a World Series ring with the Giants in 2014.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Kerr earned the 2015-16 NBA Coach of the Year award after guiding the Warriors to an NBA-record 73-9 mark during the regular season.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
But the franchise still has found NHL players in other ways, like this past season with center Dominic James and defenseman Charle-Edouard D’Astous, a pair of free-agent signings who earned regular roles quickly and are now a part of the team’s future.
—Eduardo Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
De Felitta’s later work includes the crime drama Rob the Mob and the ABC miniseries Madoff, which earned him a Directors Guild of America nomination.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2026
This year, Megan Moroney earned the most nominations with nine, followed by Miranda Lambert with eight, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each landed seven nods.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Napoleon’s Champagne win earned a 95 Beyer, tied for the fastest in this race.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
His brother, Andrew, spent six years in the Major Leagues and earned a World Series ring with the Giants in 2014.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Kerr earned the 2015-16 NBA Coach of the Year award after guiding the Warriors to an NBA-record 73-9 mark during the regular season.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earned
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Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer as part of a three-run eighth inning, and the Braves won yet again, beating the Cubs 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday to match the franchise’s best start since 2003.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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But Seranthony Domínguez struck out pinch hitter Jac Caglianone to secure his 10th save as the Sox won their fourth straight.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Tree House proves that sometimes the hype is deserved.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But the core disputes were left unresolved, and, in the interim, Iran gained time to rebuild its weapons arsenals and defenses, preparing for a potential wider conflict.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Department of Government Efficiency gained access to internal FEMA networks containing survivors’ private information.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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On Saturday, One Nation, an Australian anti-immigration party with Trumpian politics, won a special election and garnered its first seat in the lower house of the Parliament, The New York Times reported.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
11 May 2026
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The case garnered national headlines.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The additional billions that Moscow has reaped because of the Iran war is easing some pressure off Russia’s floundering economy and the Kremlin’s ability to finance the conflict in Ukraine.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The city promised to refund businesses that obtained special licenses and health permits to participate in the event, and referred questions about ticket refunds and vendor participation fees to Long Beach Pride.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Bianco obtained three search warrants and began seizing ballots in February, despite being ordered by Attorney General Rob Bonta to pause the investigation.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Modern presidents from Ronald Reagan to Barack Obama to Joe Biden spoke to the Jewish community in the language of protection, inclusion, and appreciation for the contributions Jews have made to American life.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Longoria took a more casual approach with her look, but the crisp shade made the outfit appear put-together.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before the night got underway.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Mateusz Bogusz got a second chance to score in the 51st minute, using his left foot to find the net for the second time for a 3-1 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earned. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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