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earning

verb

present participle of earn
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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2
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 changing geography coincides with a growing Latino middle class, with nearly one-third of Latino households in Chicago now earning at least $100,000 a year. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The single stayed on the Hot 100 for over a year, and the album went gold, earning earned him a Grammy nomination for male pop vocal performance. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The movie is earning attention at film festivals for its portrayal of the condition. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 The season six reveal comes just a few days after The Traitors won big at the 2026 Emmys, earning seven awards. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026 McClarnon also played Officer Big in the FX series Reservation Dogs, earning him a Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Pros Earns a strong APY with no caps, so every dollar in your account is earning the full rate regardless of your balance. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 While there are always costly mistakes worth avoiding, making the right, proactive moves now could be the difference between earning a standard rate on your money or one that's exponentially higher. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Jason is currently earning a few extra bucks wiping down counters and hauling ice at a bar, which is even less glamorous than teaching science to disengaged students. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
  1. winning
  2. deserving
  3. gaining
  4. garnering
  5. reaping
  6. making
  7. obtaining
  8. getting
Verb
  • Sure, the culinary reach of Italian cuisine goes far and wide, from New York pizza slice shops to high-end, award-winning restaurants that specialize in food from all over the country, but there’s nothing like sitting down for a meal in Milan.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • And Coleman keeps his lineup of award-winning brews fresh with special drops.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of winning
Verb
  • Yet while this measure is undeniably helpful, its effectiveness may still hinge on strict remarriage qualifications, which may limit the benefits available to deserving families.
    — Cristina Johnson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Holloway is well-deserving of wearing one for the first time.
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of deserving
Verb
  • After gaining a 23-10 fourth quarter lead, Mizzou held off the Blue Raiders in a 23-19 win.
    — PJ Green September 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Leading up to his fourth pro season, Commesso trained with NHL players such as Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy and San Jose Sharks center Will Smith and honed in on his diet, gaining 6 pounds.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of gaining
Verb
  • He’s being recognized for his performance in Noah Segan’s The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, a project that is already garnering awards buzz.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Styles had begun working in the adult entertainment realm in 2021, garnering more than a million followers of his explicit content across social media and on OnlyFans.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of garnering
Verb
  • The tech sector of the S&P 500 has seen its forward price/earnings multiple contract from 29 to 21 in the past year with the market unwilling to extrapolate the profit surge in the absence of a clear path back to reaping oodles of free cash flow.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In today’s music industry, when artists aren’t reaping the full benefits of the recording economy because of streaming platforms, the live experience is as vital as ever.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of reaping
Verb
  • Those rumors haven’t gone unnoticed, with Bronwyn leaning into them by making a scissoring motion with her hands — but all in jest!
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • There are vegan options here, but the place is known for grinding their own ground beef on the daily and making their own mayonnaise.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of making
Verb
  • This is a nonfiction book, a collection of tips about obtaining and exercising power drawn from the counsel of Machiavelli, The Art of War, etc.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The developer has already completed several steps needed before construction can begin, including submitting improvement plans, obtaining state and federal permits and receiving approval for grading work.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of obtaining
Verb
  • Storytelling in the modern world is now often about getting the most clicks and attention.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of getting

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“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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