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
While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.
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Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Current court battles include players seeking to play longer, without lower-college seasons counting against their eligibility, and earning NIL money while doing it.
—Andrew Destin, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Her recognition for the part, in addition to earning her an Oscar, included a Golden Globe and SAG Award for best performance by an actress.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Hyundai Motor Group’s Atlas humanoid robot emerged as a standout winner at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week, earning the Best Robot award as chosen by global media covering the show.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
For many travelers, earning a meaningful number of points can feel like a slow game, especially when day-to-day spending is low.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Say a 22-year-old college graduate invested $10,000 in a portfolio earning 8% per year on average, and added in another $5,000 every year.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.
—JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Luciana Lopez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Current court battles include players seeking to play longer, without lower-college seasons counting against their eligibility, and earning NIL money while doing it.
—Andrew Destin, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Her recognition for the part, in addition to earning her an Oscar, included a Golden Globe and SAG Award for best performance by an actress.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Hyundai Motor Group’s Atlas humanoid robot emerged as a standout winner at CES 2026 in Las Vegas this week, earning the Best Robot award as chosen by global media covering the show.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
For many travelers, earning a meaningful number of points can feel like a slow game, especially when day-to-day spending is low.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Say a 22-year-old college graduate invested $10,000 in a portfolio earning 8% per year on average, and added in another $5,000 every year.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
My daughter and son earning advanced degrees from LSU and a third who began his career working at the university.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Many outlets began operating independently, earning revenue through advertising.
—JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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Bregman played his first nine seasons with the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles in 2017 and 2022 — although the first of those yielded a sign-stealing scandal that earned Bregman and his teammates plenty of scorn.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Miami is just 7-15 against teams with a winning record this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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There is capital available for deserving entrepreneurs, often deployed by quality investment firms like EQT, Northzone, and Creandum.—
Oscar Täckström,
Fortune,
3 Jan. 2026
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There is some belief Kenneth Murray is deserving of more playing time at middle linebacker despite his struggles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Jan. 2026
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A week after a 27-10 road win at Syracuse, North Carolina turned in a dreadful first half against Stanford (3-7, 2-5 ACC), gaining only 47 total yards on its way to a 3-3 halftime tie.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The allegations contained in the recent NBA gambling indictment check the box of gaining widespread attention and headlines.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Pitt scored 13 Emmy nominations, garnering five wins including, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Noah Wyle and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for LaNasa.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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With Sengun garnering a 27% usage rate, Durant’s offensive role changed in Houston.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Geerlings-Simons is hopeful, however, that Indigenous people who live in and rely on forests might serve as an example for how to manage natural resources while still reaping economic benefits.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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That steady push of Ralph Lauren into the consumer consciousness is reaping other rewards and more exposure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her husband joined her in 1999 after obtaining a visa.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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No other property or business owners in the city have applied to form an entertainment district, which is part of obtaining a common consumption license.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chief among them is getting to be a mentor to newer cast members, such as Marcello Hernández.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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