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
Wermter suggests placing your ears over your shoulders and your shoulders over your hips.
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
If a high salary, remote work, and working with generative AI are all music to your ears, Netflix might have the perfect job for you.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
One parent tester of a 5 month old reported that the bright, contrasting colors, different textures, and Stitch’s crinkly ears were a hit.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
If a high salary, remote work, and working with generative AI are all music to your ears, Netflix might have the perfect job for you.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
One parent tester of a 5 month old reported that the bright, contrasting colors, different textures, and Stitch’s crinkly ears were a hit.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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This area was mostly empty at the beginning, but the monstrous sounds of the race cars firing up their engines drew a lot of attention.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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But carpe diem for Egbuka, who is a massive enough talent to step into this void and withstand extra defensive attention.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The reasons for this are likely complicated and could be a combination of factors, including lack of awareness, barriers to access and fear of finding out the result.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to keep an eye on your forecast and cover any sensitive plants when frost is a threat.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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The panelists covered trends—and microtrends—as well, exploring how maintaining mindfulness can prevent burnout.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Of the many ways to reduce stress, mindfulness has been found to have particular benefits for brain health.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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