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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eking (out)
earning
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In addition to being popular with audiences, critics have also praised Bates’ performance, with the actress earning an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for the first season.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Beats Deals The Beats Pill delivers a high-quality, bass-forward sound signature, earning it our Editors' Choice award for portable Bluetooth speakers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Eking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eking%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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