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
The punch struck him in the ear, an arrest warrant says.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
The officers were taken to Long Island Jewish Medical Center to be treated for ringing in the ears.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Williams grew up with Feldman in her ears.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Body tissue is damaged, and extremities like fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose can become numb and appear white or pale.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
The officers were taken to Long Island Jewish Medical Center to be treated for ringing in the ears.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Williams grew up with Feldman in her ears.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Body tissue is damaged, and extremities like fingers, toes, ear lobes and the tip of the nose can become numb and appear white or pale.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Ebrahimi’s death has also renewed attention on the case of another Iranian boxer, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, who is on death row.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The incident heightened national attention on aviation safety in 2025, with many people questioning whether flying was safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Saturday’s game is also being advertised an autism awareness night, offering earplugs, fidget toys and a sensory break area for fans who plan to attend.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In this encomium to mindfulness, Wallace tells a tale of two fish swimming along, oblivious of the fact of water, the medium of their own existence.—
Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The idea is to connect with nature and experience mindfulness.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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