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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
As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.
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Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The troopers are taking time on their days off and earning overtime, according to Gardiner.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Golding had campaigned on a promise to bring infrastructure and economic improvements to low-earning Jamaicans who continue to struggle to make ends meet.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Etsuo Hara/Getty Images Riddle is most well-known for his time at WWE, earning multiple championships during his five-year tenure.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
After Thursday’s live eviction episode, the houseguests competed in an HOH comp, with the winner earning power and clinching a spot in jury.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Hot dogs and taquitos at Chevron measured outside of proper holding temperatures, earning the gas station a yellow placard.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025
Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The troopers are taking time on their days off and earning overtime, according to Gardiner.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Golding had campaigned on a promise to bring infrastructure and economic improvements to low-earning Jamaicans who continue to struggle to make ends meet.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Etsuo Hara/Getty Images Riddle is most well-known for his time at WWE, earning multiple championships during his five-year tenure.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
After Thursday’s live eviction episode, the houseguests competed in an HOH comp, with the winner earning power and clinching a spot in jury.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Hot dogs and taquitos at Chevron measured outside of proper holding temperatures, earning the gas station a yellow placard.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ukraine is fighting valiantly against its invaders and is deserving of our steadfast support along with our NATO allies.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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All of them stitched together, but each deserving its own inquiry and scientific funding.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The poll showed Sherrill winning the support of 46 percent of the likely voters, Ciattarelli garnering 39 percent, 12 percent not sure and 2 percent favoring others.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nielsen expanded its out-of-home measurement panel in the fall of 2020, and the NFL has been the biggest beneficiary of the OOH boost, with its Thanksgiving games garnering ratings not seen since the mid-1990s.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The liquid model flips outdated systems, building trust, clarity and flow into the system and reaping huge advantages for employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After making a joke about the height of the microphone, Grande reiterated her appreciation for her supporters.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Vine & Dandy is open to making a custom color or even potentially printing a unique design on a shirt.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Star revealed the cause of death last month after obtaining the autopsy report.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Chad Bauman, executive director at Milwaukee Repertory Theater, urged the committee to reject the funding allocations in the hopes of obtaining more money for the theater company.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After the game, Witt was getting treatment and a further evaluation.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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To give so many deaf people the opportunity to work on a high-end TV drama was a really cool side bonus to getting Reunion made – not to mention the dozens of fantastic deaf actors who came in to play various roles in the show.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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