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
Wiseman and Glover also tested out the thermometer, blood pressure monitor, stethoscope and otoscope (the tool that allows doctors to examine a patient’s ear) from the Orion medical kit.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
The victim suffered serious injuries to her right ear, right cheek and face, including a laceration that was about 6 inches long, officials said.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
To harvest corn, Scott recommends holding the stalk with one hand and the ear with the other.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Recorded by hosts Ann Gadzikowski and Elizabeth Romanski in Chicago, this podcast is for the ears of parents, guardians, teachers, and lifelong learners around the world.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
The victim suffered serious injuries to her right ear, right cheek and face, including a laceration that was about 6 inches long, officials said.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
To harvest corn, Scott recommends holding the stalk with one hand and the ear with the other.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Recorded by hosts Ann Gadzikowski and Elizabeth Romanski in Chicago, this podcast is for the ears of parents, guardians, teachers, and lifelong learners around the world.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Feel daring, attention-grabbing and unapologetically you.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Atlanta rapper Offset is hospitalized after being shot in South Florida, according to his representative and authorities, in a developing story that is drawing national attention.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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April is National Donate Life Month to raise awareness that each donor can save eight lives and enhance 75 more.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ministry further cited various activities and projects already in place that are aimed at raising awareness and supporting journalists, including a working group, an SOS line and an online platform.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Everyone with eyes and an Internet connection knows the Bengals are looking for defense, first and foremost.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Artemis 2 looped around the moon's far side today (April 6), in a nearly seven-hour encounter that gave its four astronauts views of Earth's nearest neighbor that human eyes had never seen before.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McMindfulness is taking people in a toxic workplace and giving them mindfulness classes and not changing the toxic structures of the workplace.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Practicing mindfulness in everyday life One way to cultivate this attitude is to treat thoughts, emotions and sensations as guests in your inner landscape.—
J. David Creswell,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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