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as in wins
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earns
With generous grounds and a residence built for gathering, this Southern Highlands estate invites the full cast of grandparents, cousins, friends, and whoever else earns a place at the weekend table.
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Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat earns 12 miles per gallon in the city and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 May 2026
With comprehensive location tracking, useful activity and sleep insights, and a polished mobile app, the Fi Mini earns our Editors' Choice award for GPS trackers for small pets.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Congress earns trust by solving problems — lowering costs, improving people’s lives and being transparent.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Walnut Creek resident and photojournalist Manny Crisostomo earns the spotlight too.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The film builds with confidence, earns its twist, and sticks the landing in a way that feels both inevitable and wholly unexpected.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
Every dollar spent earns one point, with rewards tiers structured as Member (up to 299 points), VIP (300 to 599 points), and All-Access (600+ points).
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat earns 12 miles per gallon in the city and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 May 2026
With comprehensive location tracking, useful activity and sleep insights, and a polished mobile app, the Fi Mini earns our Editors' Choice award for GPS trackers for small pets.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Congress earns trust by solving problems — lowering costs, improving people’s lives and being transparent.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Walnut Creek resident and photojournalist Manny Crisostomo earns the spotlight too.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The film builds with confidence, earns its twist, and sticks the landing in a way that feels both inevitable and wholly unexpected.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
Every dollar spent earns one point, with rewards tiers structured as Member (up to 299 points), VIP (300 to 599 points), and All-Access (600+ points).
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earns
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Move quickly — but don’t skip due diligence Speed wins deals in Charlotte, but speed without care creates problems.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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And who really deserves a break?—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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One idea deserves more focus than the others.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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What few efforts do exist to address alcohol’s harms have been overshadowed by the opioid crisis, a parallel drug epidemic that attracts more funding, spurs more policy change, and garners more media attention despite being vastly less deadly.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Unless one candidate garners more than 50% of votes in the June 2 primary to outright win the seat, the top two vote-getters will move on to the November general election ballot.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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By tracking the population, the conservancy builds a database of valuable insights into raptors and, in turn, gains a better understanding of the overall ecosystem.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Blum noted that several billionaires have made high-profile departures from California as a state billionaire tax proposal gains steam.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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That makes this early matchup, coming off the bye, against the Chargers at Arrowhead so vital.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Winston makes a cameo to execute another electric Ford Field trick play, and the Giants lose a close one with their offense starting to find a new gear.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The number of championship rings a player obtains is dependent on teammates and coaching systems.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Federal Judge Richard Leon imposed a preliminary injunction earlier this month that paused above-ground construction until the administration obtains congressional approval.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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