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
In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Volkswagen kept it simple, priced it right and didn’t go over the top, earning it top marks.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Underwood first rose to prominence as a stand-up with appearances on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View, before becoming the longest-running co-host of CBS’s The Talk, earning five Daytime Emmys for her work there, among other accolades.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
At the same time, the profit-earning differential between both accounts isn't stark, and savers who want to be able to rely on their earnings may understandably find the short-term CD to be the better option.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The series landed on Netflix’s top 10 shows of all time, and has been earning Thompson early Emmy buzz.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Her background includes earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University, completing advanced training through internships and residency programs and achieving diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Tyler Thompson, Junior, Grapevine Thompson led the Mustangs with 16 goals, earning Second Team All State honors.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Volkswagen kept it simple, priced it right and didn’t go over the top, earning it top marks.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Underwood first rose to prominence as a stand-up with appearances on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View, before becoming the longest-running co-host of CBS’s The Talk, earning five Daytime Emmys for her work there, among other accolades.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
At the same time, the profit-earning differential between both accounts isn't stark, and savers who want to be able to rely on their earnings may understandably find the short-term CD to be the better option.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The series landed on Netflix’s top 10 shows of all time, and has been earning Thompson early Emmy buzz.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Her background includes earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University, completing advanced training through internships and residency programs and achieving diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Tyler Thompson, Junior, Grapevine Thompson led the Mustangs with 16 goals, earning Second Team All State honors.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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The Emmy Award-winning Susan, 52, has produced dozens of Hollywood series and movies, including some starring her Oscar-winning husband.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Players who are deserving such as Kenny Lofton were denied because PED users got more votes at the time, though not enough to make the requirement.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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This plan is an atrocity deserving to be overturned — quickly.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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As beef becomes increasingly expensive for many Argentine families, chicken and pork are gaining ground as cheaper alternatives.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Now gaining critical weight, Pijama offers at least one solution for the times, ones of ever contracting sales.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Welcome to Graceland Presley skyrocketed to stardom in the mid ’50s, garnering a recording contract with RCA Records.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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The early critical reaction is underwhelming (after the early fan and influencer social reaction inevitably skewed positive) with the film garnering 62% on Rotten Tomatoes from 50 reviews.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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The Rams were mentioned with a Colorado Avalanche logo making fun of their GM wearing an Avalanche jersey in the NFL Draft room.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Segovia said that Texas should focus on making healthcare more accessible to those who struggle to afford it, rather than targeting care for the less than 1% of Texans who are trans.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The coroner's office confirmed that the remains, found on April 16, were confirmed to be Hicks' after obtaining dental records for him and another missing individual.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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After obtaining search and arrest warrants, police and sheriff's deputies located Pu on May 6 in San Jose.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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This housing push doesn’t have to do with the construction of new housing as much as getting tenants in the door, which might seem like an odd issue to have in a city with as acute of a housing demand as New York.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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