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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
Currently a person with a degree in accounting earns about $60,000 to start.
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The gear that earns a place in your saltwater fishing kit is the gear that holds up longest and keeps performing when conditions are at their worst.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The public advocate pulls in about $184,000 and the comptroller earns roughly $210,000.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
One good behavior credit earns a prisoner a day off their sentence.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
Player of the Week Senior guard/forward Landrie Callahan earns tournament MVP awards at Oak Lawn and Sandburg as Providence wins championships.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Once an extension earns trust badges and positive reviews, users stop questioning it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The gear that earns a place in your saltwater fishing kit is the gear that holds up longest and keeps performing when conditions are at their worst.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The public advocate pulls in about $184,000 and the comptroller earns roughly $210,000.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
One good behavior credit earns a prisoner a day off their sentence.
—Ashlynd Baecht, The Frontier, 6 Jan. 2026
Player of the Week Senior guard/forward Landrie Callahan earns tournament MVP awards at Oak Lawn and Sandburg as Providence wins championships.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Once an extension earns trust badges and positive reviews, users stop questioning it.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earns
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Using match play rules, the team with the lowest score wins one point.—
Keith Stewart,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Follow along with us during the show to see who wins!—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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Target’s bedding section is vast, but its beloved in-house Threshold line deserves a closer look.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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All Vest proves that this outerwear style deserves a spot in your suitcase.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although everyone reaps the benefits of a more reliable grid, local landowners might not see those as sufficient to compensate for the impacts of the line, the commission says.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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As the advertising event of the year, the Super Bowl garners massive attention from both the media and the general public.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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As Sports Business Journal reported last year, the CBS rights deal accounts for more than 30 percent of the athletic budgets of West Point and the Naval Academy, and losing the exclusive window would be a major blow to the game, which garners millions of viewers each year.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who purchases a rodeo ticket also gains same-day access to the Stock Show grounds.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Washington, meanwhile, gains a high-usage playmaker to elevate an offense currently ranked near the bottom of the league in guard production and efficiency, though the Wizards are not expected to pursue an immediate extension until evaluating Young's health following recent knee and quad injuries.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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This three-piece, pre-strung garland set makes decorating quick and effortless.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Darong 2-piece Lounge Set With over 1,000 sets sold in the past month, this popular 2-piece outfit makes long travel days feel instantly more polished without sacrificing comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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However, if the debt collection agency files a lawsuit over the unpaid balance and obtains a judgment against you, that judgment could appear on your credit report and damage your credit score.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Trump is weighing in on the bidding battle, which could end up creating a multibillion-dollar media powerhouse if either company obtains Warner Bros.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 Dec. 2025
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Laura Ashley Printed Cotton Percale Sheet Set These sheets from Laura Ashley are crafted from 200-thread-count cotton percale fabric, which feels smooth and gets softer with each wash, according to the brand.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The 90-minute immersive show is a 360-degree experience with professional dancing that gets a bit racy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Earns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earns. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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