as in attention
a state of being aware
I'm trying to get the boss's ear in order to ask for a raise in my pay
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Recent Examples of ear
Leotards, animal ears and face paint have replaced sexy costumes, high heels and fishnet stockings.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Accompanied by a hilarious music video which shows all that drama coming home to roost, this is another ear worm in his ever-expanding catalog of catchy hooks and varied takes on love songs.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
With our cabana windows open to the midnight air, the jungle erupted in my ears.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Roll your shoulders back and away from your ears.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Accompanied by a hilarious music video which shows all that drama coming home to roost, this is another ear worm in his ever-expanding catalog of catchy hooks and varied takes on love songs.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
With our cabana windows open to the midnight air, the jungle erupted in my ears.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Roll your shoulders back and away from your ears.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Fear, devotion, inquisition, obsession, admiration – all attention is good attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even so, there’s still time for any 2026 NFL Draft hopefuls to catch the attention of pro scouts.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lighter sleep can increase bladder awareness, and heart strain from breathing disruptions may impact urine production.—
Brandon Peters,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Schools worldwide ran educational programs, and the UN endorsed public awareness campaigns.—
Andrea Miotti,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The video shows sunlight breaking through as the circular eye wall becomes visible, with clouds rotating rapidly around a calm center.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Mahomes had his head turned toward the opposite side of the field, so Rice sprinted into a shallow cross to meet him there — long enough to finally lock eyes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Burke also uses the Fitbit app, which offers different workout and mindfulness classes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Try mindfulness practices like meditation, deep breathing or even a daily walk in nature.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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