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
These topical patches stick to the back of your ear or around your navel and release a natural blend of essential oils to relieve nausea.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
As audio from Rosa's 911 call was played in court, the teen sat with his head down and at times covered his ears.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
According to the woman, Sooty is a gray Persian cat with a black nose and tips of ears.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
The practice also supports your immune system and can assist with sinus and ear infections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
As audio from Rosa's 911 call was played in court, the teen sat with his head down and at times covered his ears.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
According to the woman, Sooty is a gray Persian cat with a black nose and tips of ears.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
The practice also supports your immune system and can assist with sinus and ear infections.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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The bill passed in June without media attention, while bombs were dropping on Iran.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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But Vanderbilt, as attention, pressure and fatigue rise on a pursuit no one outside its camp expected, is essentially two teams with two games left in the 2025 regular season.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Instead of prioritizing cinematic aerial footage, the company designed its latest platform around immersion, situational awareness, and pilot control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Patrick's widow Lisa Niemi Swayze teamed up with leading non profit Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to help raise awareness of the disease and increase funding for research.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The youngest Alford brother, however, opened some eyes.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At-home entertaining is also embracing mindfulness and wellness with fully non-alcoholic setups—hosts are curating zero-proof bars with herbal tonics, infused waters, and garnished non-alcoholic cocktails, allowing guests to explore drinks at their own pace while keeping the gathering inclusive.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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