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 Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program provides food assistance to those in very-low-income households which are those earning less than 130 percent of the poverty guideline.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
To ease the financial burden on the most impoverished, the government said tax exemptions would apply to micro-enterprises and those earning less than $680 a month.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Success is earning the repeat purchase.
—Keren Novack, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The two candidates topped a crowded field of gubernatorial hopefuls in the June 2 primary, earning them the opportunity to face-off in the general election.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The units would not be income-restricted, but Bigos Management has said that most would be priced, at least initially, for households earning between 60% and 70% of area median income, with 27 more expansive units targeted to households earning 100% AMI.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This will allow savers to keep their money gathered in one location while also being able to pay expenses, all while earning close to $4 for every $100 deposited.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
With that work came the highest cumulative grade point average in Country Day’s class of 2026, earning Jamie the Trustees’ Award, which recognizes the student with the highest cumulative GPA over the past four years.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
To ease the financial burden on the most impoverished, the government said tax exemptions would apply to micro-enterprises and those earning less than $680 a month.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Success is earning the repeat purchase.
—Keren Novack, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The two candidates topped a crowded field of gubernatorial hopefuls in the June 2 primary, earning them the opportunity to face-off in the general election.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The units would not be income-restricted, but Bigos Management has said that most would be priced, at least initially, for households earning between 60% and 70% of area median income, with 27 more expansive units targeted to households earning 100% AMI.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 June 2026
This will allow savers to keep their money gathered in one location while also being able to pay expenses, all while earning close to $4 for every $100 deposited.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
With that work came the highest cumulative grade point average in Country Day’s class of 2026, earning Jamie the Trustees’ Award, which recognizes the student with the highest cumulative GPA over the past four years.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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The 38-year-old is not easing his way into this match, helping clear an early ball for Argentina by tracking into the defensive backfield and winning possession himself as his side struggled to clear its lines.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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But while other African nations, such as Morocco, are now winning the battle for talent with countries such as France or Spain, Ghana is missing out.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Typically, deserving candidates are sure things in one bucket or another.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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With the biggest swing of his career, a walk-off grand slam to seal an 11-10 win and cap off an eight-run comeback, Eldridge delivered a moment deserving of that title.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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How AutoFlight pushes clean air mobility Sustainable aviation keeps gaining importance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Meza California debuted as a full-service restaurant at the end of October after spending three years popping up around town, gaining a loyal following through its regular spot at the Saturday market.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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The drum drama went viral this past week, garnering more than 50 million views on Chinese social media site Weibo by Monday, Global Times reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The tourism industry is booming in the Dominican Republic, with the island destination garnering more than 11 million annual visitors and a slew of new projects aimed at the luxury market opening in 2025 and beyond.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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But all that practice grind finally began reaping dividends, and eight minutes later the Wolverines were stuck on 10 points while shooting 3 of 15 with five turnovers.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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Naturally, the sun is rising on a reaping ceremony — this time, for the 50th Hunger Games.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2025
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Eldest daughter Maleighna, 19, said having their wishes granted would honor her mother's legacy of making everything special for her family.—
Jackie Borchardt,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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Christian Daniels has been charged with making threats against the President over several days, and with sending threats across state lines.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Dec. 2025
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Pomerleau also said then that Ferreira entered the country lawfully, previously held DACA status and was in the process of obtaining a green card.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The requirements of Civil Code Section 4745(f), including obtaining insurance on the charging station, only apply to charging stations installed in common area or exclusive use common area.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
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The show follows a musician, Hannah Wells (Ella Bright), getting into a fake relationship with the captain of the university hockey team, Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), to get the attention of her crush.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Write some of this century’s most devastating songs about the ecstasy of getting together.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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