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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
a prisoner garnering food bit by bit and hiding it in his pillow an array of rock bands garnered from all over the country by the promoters of the festival
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals
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Recent Examples of garner
The space-saving set has garnered praise from shoppers for its sturdiness, storability, and quick assembly.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Not just in terms of the record points tally, with the 111 garnered by Phil Parkinson’s side en route to the National League title likely to remain unbeaten for a long, long time.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 June 2025
The case has garnered national and international attention since August 2023, when Dominican media revealed that Franco was being investigated for allegedly having a relationship with a minor.
—José Álvarez, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Malaysia has garnered a significant share of this investment, attracting multi-billion deals from the likes of Google, Oracle and Microsoft over the past 18 months.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Not just in terms of the record points tally, with the 111 garnered by Phil Parkinson’s side en route to the National League title likely to remain unbeaten for a long, long time.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 June 2025
The case has garnered national and international attention since August 2023, when Dominican media revealed that Franco was being investigated for allegedly having a relationship with a minor.
—José Álvarez, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Malaysia has garnered a significant share of this investment, attracting multi-billion deals from the likes of Google, Oracle and Microsoft over the past 18 months.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garner
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Already eliminated after collecting 0 points from their first two games, Pachuca could only regain some pride by avoiding defeat against Al Hilal in Nashville.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The purpose of the road trip is to provide local manufacturers with information on government resources and collect feedback from various industry workers.—
Cooper Gant,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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Cities are not required to assist with federal immigration law, but actively obstructing it could earn Mamdani federal charges.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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The couple’s announcement came with a carousel of more than a dozen baby-bump photos that earned kudos and compliments from other wives on the team.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Pam’s family and friends gathered in the courthouse in Broomfield, Colorado, just outside Boulder in April of 2019.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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However, runoff from these earlier heavy rain will gather in streams and other low-lying areas and is expected to prompt flash flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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The Aperol spritz has gained a reputation for being a healthier alternative to other cocktails.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
5 July 2025
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The July 1 report suggests that while most Americans will see tax savings in the short term, high-income households stand to gain the most.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
5 July 2025
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Gingrich called on members to assemble in the well of the House of Representatives in an executive session.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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This starts with senior leaders establishing a cohesive business-technology plan, and assembling the right team to manage the changes.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Those bold enough to double down on inclusion will reap both financial returns and a strategic moat, while their competitors hemorrhage talent and credibility.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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To reap these benefits, time is certainly of the essence.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Iran was planning to produce dozens of long-range missiles a month, aiming to amass a stock of 8,000 missiles.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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One theme that has emerged from the creation of AI language tools for this small language is the importance of quality over quantity in amassing data and developing models.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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After a second-place finish in District 6-5A, the Mustangs won four playoff series, finishing the season with a 25-13 record.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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What’s better than buying winning lottery jackpot tickets?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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“Garner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garner. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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