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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eking (out)
earning
Verb
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In Gadsden, Pendleton excelled in school, earning top grades and the respect of teachers and classmates alike.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025 -
The Red Raiders have a bye week after earning a statement 34-10 win over Utah, which set them up as an early favorite in the Big 12.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Eking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eking%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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