Synonyms of earning

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• winning
• gaining
• garnering
• reaping
• making
• obtaining
• getting
• attaining
• securing
• landing
• acquiring
• realizing
• capturing
• achieving
• procuring
• carrying
• drawing
• bagging
• bringing in
• pulling down
• coming by
• knocking down
• scoring
• accumulating
• accomplishing
• grossing
• netting
• amassing
• regaining
• occupying
• catching
• clearing
• recapturing
• annexing
• notching (up)
• taking over
• remaking
• racking up
• reacquiring
• picking up
• reattaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• paying
• giving
• granting
• according
• forfeiting
• yielding
• giving up
• relinquishing
• surrendering
• parting (with)
• handing over

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deserving
• meriting
• rating
• entitling
• qualifying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of earning

The native of Plainview, Texas, quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic running backs of the 1970s, earning a Pro Bowl selection and leading the Rams in rushing each year from 1973 to 1977 in coach Chuck Knox’s productive offense. — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

The estimate models a married, two-earner couple with one child earning the national median family income of $99,999. — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

The Queen City punched well above its weight, with Sam Hart’s Counter- holding onto its Michelin Star, five newcomers earning spots on the guide and one local chef taking home a national honor. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Fielder and Oppenheim’s word-of-mouth sensation has taken pop culture by storm, earning millions at the box office, winning near-universal critical praise and generating a ton of press coverage, as well as Oscar buzz. — David MacK, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Analysts said checking accounts are more insulated because they are tied to everyday payments, while savings accounts, where customers are more focused on earning higher yields, could face greater competition. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Cook was voted Conference USA Male Athlete of the Year, football Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year while also earning All-American honors from multiple publications. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

That means the Peach State now has 10 restaurants earning a coveted star. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The Governor’s Office said Chiu has worked toward rehabilitation through extensive self-help programs, earning his GED and taking college courses. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026