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
Blood coming out of his ears, his nose.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
His eyes trained on numerous replays and with Howard in his ear, Bankes did not take much convincing.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
My pops was in my ear a lot, so funk was the thing.
—Gia Peppers, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2026
View gallery - 8 images Vinyl records have been finding more and more new ears in recent years, and Mixx Audio has a novel turntable to help keep the groove moving – one that also rocks a CD player plonked right in the middle of the platter, as well as flexible connectivity.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
His eyes trained on numerous replays and with Howard in his ear, Bankes did not take much convincing.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
My pops was in my ear a lot, so funk was the thing.
—Gia Peppers, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2026
View gallery - 8 images Vinyl records have been finding more and more new ears in recent years, and Mixx Audio has a novel turntable to help keep the groove moving – one that also rocks a CD player plonked right in the middle of the platter, as well as flexible connectivity.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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In Massachusetts, advocates are turning attention to an existing office in the state’s education department.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Besides Heldens and Carpenter, also attached is former Disney Channels Worldwide president/Disney Branded Television president and chief creative officer Gary Marsh, who departed that post in 2021 and turned his attention to producing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Coalie, however, isn’t selling forest fire prevention or personal safety awareness or fair housing regulations.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Travelers can also take additional steps by staying vigilant for petty crime, and moving throughout the city with extra awareness.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gitano Shala is the property's dedicated wellness space, offering weekly programming like yoga and mindfulness sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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After trying somatic shaking, people might be open to other stress-busting activities like mindfulness, yoga, or regular exercise, Langenecker says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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