EARNS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

earns

verb

present tense third-person singular of earn

as in wins

to receive as return for effort during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns

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as in deserves

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 earns Capcom’s August preview says earlier, tighter missions eventually feed into larger explorable locations as Musashi earns additional Oni abilities. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Furthermore, the Girls’ 18s singles champion earns a main-draw wild card into the US Open, providing a direct pathway to one of tennis’s biggest stages this fall in New York. — Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 The sedan earns roughly 23 miles per gallon in the city and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 That is the precise point at which quantum earns its place – not as a wholesale replacement, but as the capability that allows another valuable dimension to be included rather than left out. — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 According to the museum’s latest annual report, Hunt earns a base salary of between £175,000 and £180,000 (about $235,000 and $245,000). — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 That very actory process earns admiration from plenty of Strong’s co-stars and collaborators in the profile. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 When a shopper uses the extension to buy something, Phia earns a commission from the retailer. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026

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An American man — Ben Shelton; Taylor Fritz; Frances Tiafoe — wins a first Grand Slam men’s singles title for the host country since 2003!

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Many Dolfans as well have literally grown up with this playoff wins drought the norm — raised by losing.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wins

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That is why published research on gas stoves and asthma deserves attention and why the government’s decision to cut a study short should concern anyone who cares about wellness and cost of healthcare.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Nevertheless, the 31-year-old, riding his third Grand Tour of the season, deserves this chance.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of deserves

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Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
With these words, Nellie sews a field's worth of dramatic tension that the series reaps for seasons to come.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Definition of reaps

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As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Los Angeles diner Max and Helen’s reportedly garners an 8-hour line, and Reddit threads are dedicated to lining up at Austin’s legendary Franklin Barbecue.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of garners

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Stripe gains a live and unusually broad view of which models OpenRouter customers choose and how those workloads shift week to week.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Luis takes him under his wing at the New York City hospital to learn life-saving techniques as the teen gains an interest in the medical field.

— Kirsten Acuna, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of gains

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The victory Sunday makes Orlando just the second club in NWSL history to win four consecutive regular-season road matches against the Spirit.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
For context, the Heat — in their history — have had a player makes 200 3s in a single year only seven times.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of makes

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This adds another barrier if someone obtains your Apple Account password.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
And even if the creditor sues you and obtains a judgment, the federal protections covering the account can create a barrier between that creditor and the retirement funds still held in the plan.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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