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
Gentle, deodorizing ear wipes that remove dirt and wax to help prevent itching, odor and infections between vet visits.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
One way to go for an edgier look this summer is to add an ear cuff.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
But a prosecution digital forensic analyst testified that phone receiver sensor activity showed Kouri was actually holding the phone to her ear during the call.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Sennheiser Headphones Deals The Sennheiser Accentum headphones treat your ears to precision HD stereo sound backed by a customizable five-band EQ and distinct sound modes.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
One way to go for an edgier look this summer is to add an ear cuff.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
But a prosecution digital forensic analyst testified that phone receiver sensor activity showed Kouri was actually holding the phone to her ear during the call.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Sennheiser Headphones Deals The Sennheiser Accentum headphones treat your ears to precision HD stereo sound backed by a customizable five-band EQ and distinct sound modes.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Earlier, Mars square Pluto may stir tension around creativity, money, attention, or control.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The state’s June 2 primary has galvanized public attention on the first phase of the state’s 2026 election cycle.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Some struggled with their awareness and timing, often running their routes short, which frustrated Dawson.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Boris Dzhingarov, founder of ESBO Ltd, leads a global Digital PR & SEO agency dedicated to enhancing brand awareness and visibility.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Standout dishes included a Matangi eye fillet with goat cheese and olive tapenade and a charred leek agnolotti with a wild garlic and walnut puree.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Not only because of my closed eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Meditation on the River For the watchmaking executive, there’s a profoundly contemplative aspect to fly fishing, amounting to his own form of mindfulness in waders.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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Asheville shows that zero proof bars can also serve as community hubs — places where the drink menu is one piece of a larger wellness and gathering culture that includes movement, mindfulness and the outdoors.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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