1
as in winning
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
you've earned the afternoon off after all that hard work
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Recent Examples of earning
Across his final two collegiate seasons at Houston and LSU, Haulcy totaled 162 tackles, eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2024 and All-SEC recognition in 2025.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Ball is under strong consideration for All-NBA honors, entering the conversation thanks to turning in his best season statistically since earning a nod as an All-Star reserve during his second year in the league in 2021-22.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
The bill limits top-earning donors in two ways.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Rents start at $670 for a one-bedroom unit for residents earning 30% of the median income and reach $2,265 for a three-bedroom unit for households at 70% of the median income.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
In a nonleague matchup, Eric Stanley led the way for Barnstable, earning the win on the mound after throwing six innings with two runs allowed and 11 strikeouts.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
There were 519 players earning $1 million or more, at 55% the same as last year.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Torres delivers a masterclass performance, winning a Golden Globe and earning an Oscar nomination, with the film itself taking home the award for Best International Feature Film.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
But other older adults earning less haven’t seen the same benefit.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Ball is under strong consideration for All-NBA honors, entering the conversation thanks to turning in his best season statistically since earning a nod as an All-Star reserve during his second year in the league in 2021-22.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
The bill limits top-earning donors in two ways.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Rents start at $670 for a one-bedroom unit for residents earning 30% of the median income and reach $2,265 for a three-bedroom unit for households at 70% of the median income.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
In a nonleague matchup, Eric Stanley led the way for Barnstable, earning the win on the mound after throwing six innings with two runs allowed and 11 strikeouts.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
There were 519 players earning $1 million or more, at 55% the same as last year.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Torres delivers a masterclass performance, winning a Golden Globe and earning an Oscar nomination, with the film itself taking home the award for Best International Feature Film.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
But other older adults earning less haven’t seen the same benefit.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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This marks their first winning streak of at least seven games within April since 1989 (also seven).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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In another era of Top Chef, the winning dishes actually would have made their way onto the Cracker Barrel menu.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are a ton of coaches around the league right now deserving of recognition.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The speed at which the system adjudicates cases benefits deserving victims but also abets fraud.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Along with other conflicts, terrorist attacks, and the detritus of previous wars, bomb detection and disposal units are gaining far too much experience in dealing with such threats to life and limb as well as learning from the painful examples of others.—
David Szondy
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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Long considered a quick stopover on the way to the glamorous Amalfi Coast, Capri, or Ischia, Naples (Napoli in Italian) is garnering more attention these days.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Do not use reaping decoys while hunting turkeys on public ground.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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That influence is now reaping benefits from the community, as attendance and sponsorships continue to rise with their social media presence.—
PJ Green
April 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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That’s what really brings me satisfaction in making art.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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And falling into just following a viral recipe, but not making other modifications, doesn't actually support baseline and metabolic health.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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While patients with no coverage may be eligible for emergency Medicaid or hospital financial assistance to help cover costs, advocates warn that obtaining approval for it is not easy due to documentation requirements and difficulties navigating the application process.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The five courses are available online for free and are prerequisites to obtaining a Firefighter Type II certificate, which is given to entry-level wildland firefighters who are responsible for fire suppression, fuels management and mop-up operations.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Best Amazon Garden and Outdoor Deals Embrace the warmer weather by getting your outdoor space situated.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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The first is that the élite obsession with shaping national politics, and with getting candidates elected, is a distraction.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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