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
Our ears will be open for any discussion of its nuclear business, too.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The foundational workshop, conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese, will teach and train Chinese American community members ages 18 and older residing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and connect individuals to help.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
His reaction was muted, lightly touching his finger to his right ear in a friendly response to the crowd.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
For maximum comfort and quiet, Beats Studio Pro Over-ear Headphones deliver effective noise cancellation that noticeably reduces engine hum and cabin chatter, making movies, music, and podcasts far more enjoyable.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
The foundational workshop, conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese, will teach and train Chinese American community members ages 18 and older residing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and connect individuals to help.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
His reaction was muted, lightly touching his finger to his right ear in a friendly response to the crowd.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
For maximum comfort and quiet, Beats Studio Pro Over-ear Headphones deliver effective noise cancellation that noticeably reduces engine hum and cabin chatter, making movies, music, and podcasts far more enjoyable.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Aries March 21 – April 19 Something at home needs your attention, and pushing through it won’t work today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Something at home needs your attention, and pushing through it won’t work today.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wheatley isn’t a sudden-twitch mover and the tackling can get messy, but the size, awareness and ability to play deep, in the slot or around the box should keep him in the Day 2 conversation.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Over the past several decades, Americans’ tastes have shifted and broadened with a growing awareness of wine, as well as a more health-conscious lifestyle.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two men carried an effigy of Maduro, his eyes blood-red, and his teeth vampiric, wearing a prison jumpsuit with a chain around his neck.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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And framed and hung on the door directly outside of the locker room is a life-sized contract sitting roughly eye-level with the players, ranging between six and seven feet tall.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These include psychotherapy that is inspired by the Quran, the teachings of the prophet and spiritual practices such as self-reflection, prayer and mindfulness.—
Anisah Bagasra,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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That mindfulness has led her to develop small but meaningful adaptations that help her parent safely and confidently.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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