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
The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
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Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Read the full story here and see photos below from restaurants newly earning stars in 2026.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
These athletes aim to prolong their collegiate careers to further develop their skills in hopes of turning pro, all while earning thousands or millions of dollars in NIL and revenue-share payments.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2026
His transition from the Ivory Tower to the NHL was a smooth one, with his superior hockey IQ and sound risk management earning the trust of Quenneville quickly.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
Richey threw two no-hitters and a perfect game on her way to 497 career strikeouts, earning All-SPC Conference honors.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Mannion represented England at both the Dance World Cup and the Global Dance Open in 2025, earning the title of Global World Champion.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Last year, Xavi became the youngest-ever recipient of the ASCAP Latin Music Award for Songwriter of the Year, earning the honor at the age of 21.
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Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Read the full story here and see photos below from restaurants newly earning stars in 2026.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 June 2026
These athletes aim to prolong their collegiate careers to further develop their skills in hopes of turning pro, all while earning thousands or millions of dollars in NIL and revenue-share payments.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2026
His transition from the Ivory Tower to the NHL was a smooth one, with his superior hockey IQ and sound risk management earning the trust of Quenneville quickly.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
Richey threw two no-hitters and a perfect game on her way to 497 career strikeouts, earning All-SPC Conference honors.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Mannion represented England at both the Dance World Cup and the Global Dance Open in 2025, earning the title of Global World Champion.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Last year, Xavi became the youngest-ever recipient of the ASCAP Latin Music Award for Songwriter of the Year, earning the honor at the age of 21.
—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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The New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals was a tremendous accomplishment for the organization and its players, while also bringing a joyous end to the team's long championship drought for fans.
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Lendeborg, 23, was the Big Ten player of the year and leader of Michigan’s national championship-winning team.
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While box office success is uncertain against competition, it's touted as a cool blockbuster deserving a premium viewing experience.
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Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.
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To remain tuition-free, Miss Major Middle is launching as a microschool, a nontraditional educational model gaining traction nationwide.
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Living with less and gaining more Life here isn’t perfect.
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Civil disobedience is usually an effective tool for garnering attention.
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To arrive at the 2026 cohort, the private art fund invited a diverse group of artists and art world professionals to nominate artists to apply for the award, garnering seventy-five submissions from artists working across a variety of media and disciplines.
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Manufacturing at Micron’s new $50 billion plant isn’t set to start until next year, but the project is already reaping millions of dollars for Boise.
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Large firms have outsourced labor-intensive work while reaping technology’s huge productivity gains.
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The Cubs will try to rebound Saturday with left-hander David Peterson, acquired this week in a trade with the Mets, making his first start with his new team.
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If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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Despite the damage in the 2024 fire, a review of city records showed no record of Lineage or other companies involved obtaining permits for repairs after that fire.
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And illicitly obtaining methadone is difficult, said Marc Stern, a physician and researcher focused on correctional healthcare.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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