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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
Congress earns trust by solving problems — lowering costs, improving people’s lives and being transparent.
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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
If no candidate earns more than 50% of the vote, the election will head to a runoff in November.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Winners receive $15,000, and the public service award winner earns a gold medal.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Heat’s Pat Riley still fighting for career finish Shula never got // Dolphins’ new GM earns trust on Proctor, draft.
—Greg Cote
may 3, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
The Red Fox A sleek North End martini bar that has quietly become one of the city's most reliable after-dark destinations, The Red Fox earns its reputation on fabulosity served up and the kind of low-lit, plush atmosphere that makes a Tuesday feel like a Saturday.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
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
If no candidate earns more than 50% of the vote, the election will head to a runoff in November.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Winners receive $15,000, and the public service award winner earns a gold medal.
—Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Heat’s Pat Riley still fighting for career finish Shula never got // Dolphins’ new GM earns trust on Proctor, draft.
—Greg Cote
may 3, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
The Red Fox A sleek North End martini bar that has quietly become one of the city's most reliable after-dark destinations, The Red Fox earns its reputation on fabulosity served up and the kind of low-lit, plush atmosphere that makes a Tuesday feel like a Saturday.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earns
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Two officials stood above the players, with one signaling touchdown (meaning Tate caught the ball, Seattle wins) and the other signaling touchback (meaning Jennings caught the ball, Green Bay wins).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Because that means Wyoming wins and Texas wins.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 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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And what makes this all worse is that Fauci made these comments this week.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Mass raids in neighborhoods, workplaces and near schools create fear that makes communities less safe, not more.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 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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“Earns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earns. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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