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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
New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.
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Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Curaçao clearly earned its result.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
At 31 with real name value and a résumé built on a three-fight win streak that once earned him a Makhachev main event, Moises is the type who tends to land on his feet.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Warren allowed six runs — two earned — and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings.
—CBS News, 20 June 2026
James, who recently earned his PGA Tour card and made his debut as a professional at last week’s Canadian Open, got into the 126th Open via the qualifier.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
His work on the show earned him six Emmy Awards throughout its run.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Smith played a key role in the 49ers’ dominant defense in the early 2010s under head coach Jim Harbaugh, which earned San Francisco an NFC championship and appearance in Super Bowl XLVII, which the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Curaçao clearly earned its result.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
At 31 with real name value and a résumé built on a three-fight win streak that once earned him a Makhachev main event, Moises is the type who tends to land on his feet.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Warren allowed six runs — two earned — and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings.
—CBS News, 20 June 2026
James, who recently earned his PGA Tour card and made his debut as a professional at last week’s Canadian Open, got into the 126th Open via the qualifier.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
His work on the show earned him six Emmy Awards throughout its run.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Smith played a key role in the 49ers’ dominant defense in the early 2010s under head coach Jim Harbaugh, which earned San Francisco an NFC championship and appearance in Super Bowl XLVII, which the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earned
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Augie Garrido—While at Cal State Fullerton, Garrido’s baseball teams won three national championships, made seven College World Series appearances and 16 conference championships including 11 in a row (1974-84).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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And probably deserved better than this very weird cancellation.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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His original message stressing an absence of ideological differences served him poorly, creating an opening for Bronin to make the case that Larson deserved the thanks of voters but not another term.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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The use of the platform has garnered pushback from community members concerned about the overreliance on technology in schools.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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So many of those parcels had been seized, stolen, or abandoned, or else were ticking away into the high season, cash millions worth of cannabis sown and soon to be reaped.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Year after year, his former (although now very distant) billionaires club has reaped a growing number of members — from tech titans to celebrities.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, filed for divorce from his podcaster wife, 46, on May 18 after separating May 9, according to a divorce filing obtained and reviewed by the USA TODAY Network on June 15.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Nearly 2,300 people who obtained diplomas or transcripts from Noreus got licenses by passing the board exams and went on to work as nurses across the country, court documents said.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The Greens made a key alliance with the Triarchy to fortify its naval forces.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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So who got a some fries with their shake?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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This is the same team that got all of the hostages out of the tunnels of Gaza that nobody said could be done.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earned. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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