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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
Oakland native Daveed Diggs earns a lot of laughs in a small but pivotal role.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Predictably though, the challenge earns a yellow card from former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Every corner earns its postcard and Instagram post.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
That’s exactly what earns these repeat Readers’ Choice Award winners a place in the Hall of Fame.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
The outdoor setup earns its own mention.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
An experience that earns an emotional reaction is a fundamentally different instrument than an advertisement.
—Craig Waldman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Unlike a sales tax, which is paid by the consumer, the companies pay the city a small percentage of each sale; for example, a $100 purchase means the city earns $1.
—Monica Samayoa, NPR, 20 May 2026
Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Predictably though, the challenge earns a yellow card from former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Every corner earns its postcard and Instagram post.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
That’s exactly what earns these repeat Readers’ Choice Award winners a place in the Hall of Fame.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
The outdoor setup earns its own mention.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
An experience that earns an emotional reaction is a fundamentally different instrument than an advertisement.
—Craig Waldman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Unlike a sales tax, which is paid by the consumer, the companies pay the city a small percentage of each sale; for example, a $100 purchase means the city earns $1.
—Monica Samayoa, NPR, 20 May 2026
Their new joke earns a bigger laugh than Al’s.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earns
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Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level, and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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His three Truck Series wins at Kansas tied Matt Crafton for the most in that series at the track, while the victory also extended Kyle Busch Motorsports’ streak to five straight at Kansas.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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For CMOs navigating an era of infinite noise, infinite capital, and infinite distraction, this story deserves your full attention.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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These 12 recipes prove the retro dessert still deserves a place at today’s table.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 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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Long influential in both Hollywood and Democratic political fundraising circles, the Sabans’ support highlights the unusually broad coalition Pratt has attracted as his outsider campaign gains traction among wealthy donors frustrated with the city’s leadership and response to ongoing crises.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Over time, Hansae gets a better sense of a client’s needs, while the customer gains an understanding of the manufacturer’s strengths, creating further efficiencies.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 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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Federal regulations require banks to automatically protect two months' worth of Social Security deposits from garnishment if a creditor obtains a levy on your account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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If the wrong party obtains it, trust collapses.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Favreau, working from a script co-authored with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and Book of Boba Fett writer Noah Kloor, gets the action going in the first few minutes, as if to reassure fans that the leap to the big screen means something.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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