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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
Bednar tallied his second loss of the season after allowing three hits, two runs (one earned) and a walk in the bottom of that frame.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Colfer earned praise and a Golden Globe award for his sensitive portrayal of Kurt's journey, which included several timely bullying storylines.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Michigan went 37-3 this season and earned its first national title since 1989 by beating UConn 69-63 in the NCAA Tournament championship game.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Detroit extended the league's longest active postseason drought, dating to the 2016 season when the franchise earned a berth for the 25th consecutive season in what was a remarkable run that included four Stanley Cup championships.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Royals relievers Matt Strahm and Lucas Erceg pitched scoreless innings and Erceg earned his fourth save in the closer’s role to preserve the shutout.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Midfielder Haley McCutcheon scored both goals for Orlando, the second and match-winner in the eighth minute of stoppage time as the Pride improved to 2-2-1 and earned their first home victory of the season.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
Colfer earned praise and a Golden Globe award for his sensitive portrayal of Kurt's journey, which included several timely bullying storylines.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Michigan went 37-3 this season and earned its first national title since 1989 by beating UConn 69-63 in the NCAA Tournament championship game.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Detroit extended the league's longest active postseason drought, dating to the 2016 season when the franchise earned a berth for the 25th consecutive season in what was a remarkable run that included four Stanley Cup championships.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Royals relievers Matt Strahm and Lucas Erceg pitched scoreless innings and Erceg earned his fourth save in the closer’s role to preserve the shutout.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Midfielder Haley McCutcheon scored both goals for Orlando, the second and match-winner in the eighth minute of stoppage time as the Pride improved to 2-2-1 and earned their first home victory of the season.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earned
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The result also means Orlando still hasn’t won on the road in the postseason under Mosley.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Michigan was the best men’s team, by the way, and deserved to win the title.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In Politico, Adam Wren talked with Sharpton about why Harris deserved more respect from a party that tried to wish her away in 2024, and is doing so again.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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One notable exception was Hungary’s flagship BUX index, which gained 3% in Budapest following national elections that ended Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-years in power.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Williams-Sonoma — The kitchen and cookware retailer gained more than 2% after getting an upgrade to buy at Goldman Sachs.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Bianco’s event garnered more people.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is the first hotel in Europe to feature five Michelin stars under one roof—garnered here by three distinct restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Of course, the lawyers had reaped the bulk of the financial rewards.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Still, the company's investors have reaped major benefits, with the company's share price up more than 73% in the last five years alone.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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While raising young children, Currie finally obtained her undergraduate degree in 1968 before working on the campaign of activist and lawyer Michael Shakman to be elected delegate to the 1969-70 constitutional convention.—
Hannah Meisel,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Chicago obtained first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Bass made her announcement at the water reclamation facility, where construction is ongoing to double the site’s capacity to turn wastewater into pure drinking water.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Plus, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, which results in a soft, airy, and comfortable feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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New Orleans has long been notorious for embracing such scoundrels, a reputation that isn’t exactly helped by the fact that, for many years, disgraced attorneys who lost their licenses in Louisiana and applied for readmission to the bar often got it.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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During the conversation, the actor revealed that things got pretty physical during the preparation for his intimate scenes with Fanning, 28.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earned. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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