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as in collected
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 earned
to receive as return for effort
a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals
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Recent Examples of garnered
Beyoncé garnered the trophies for Favorite Country Album and Favorite Female Country Artist — marking the first time the 11-time AMA winner won in the country music category.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
My second test garnered a faster 30-second response, and on my third test I was connected to a live person within 36 seconds of pressing the help button.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The plans garnered support from local planning groups.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
His marathon coverage garnered national notice and, two years later, an offer to move to a larger market in Milwaukee.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Among Republicans in the race, Korsgaden has garnered some of the highest-profile endorsements, including from state Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The exchange exposes the deepening cracks in Israel’s political establishment and public five weeks in, as the optimism and unity the government garnered in the early days of the war begins to fade.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s a 42% drop from the inaugural episode of the live comedy show, which garnered 226,000 viewers and a 36% drop from Episode 2, which was watched by 205,000 viewers.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Her posts garnered her thousands of followers, widespread media coverage — and relocations.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
My second test garnered a faster 30-second response, and on my third test I was connected to a live person within 36 seconds of pressing the help button.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
The plans garnered support from local planning groups.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
His marathon coverage garnered national notice and, two years later, an offer to move to a larger market in Milwaukee.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Among Republicans in the race, Korsgaden has garnered some of the highest-profile endorsements, including from state Senate Republican Leader Brian Jones.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The exchange exposes the deepening cracks in Israel’s political establishment and public five weeks in, as the optimism and unity the government garnered in the early days of the war begins to fade.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s a 42% drop from the inaugural episode of the live comedy show, which garnered 226,000 viewers and a 36% drop from Episode 2, which was watched by 205,000 viewers.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Her posts garnered her thousands of followers, widespread media coverage — and relocations.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnered
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Satellite images collected from the region since 2009 indicate that the population of Emperor penguins in Antarctica has been decreasing for about a decade, Phillip Trathan, member of the IUCN's Penguin Specialist Group, told ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Thursday is expected to include video of one more law enforcement interview with Horner in the days after Athena’s body was found, as well as discussion of evidence collected by crime-scene investigators.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The windswept community is home to historic mill houses and a new low-income housing complex right next to where the turbine components will be stacked and assembled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rubin assembled a creative team to develop the Candy Hall of Fame, which will open in summer 2027, including designer Janet Planet and Broadway set designer David Korins.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Calls to temporarily pause gas taxes have gained traction in recent days as prices at the pump climb dramatically, largely driven by supply disruptions resulting from the war in Iran.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Through his partnership with Stone and Argentine producer Fernando Sulichin, Sánchez Arveláiz gained access to a different kind of power — one rooted not in government offices, but in storytelling and cultural influence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Jeannoel joined the hundreds of other community members gathered in Coral Springs Friday evening at the vigil in Metayer’s honor.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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In Broadview, a few dozen gathered to commemorate the ritual outside alongside detainees.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rising electricity bills emerged as a campaign issue in recent elections, including during gubernatorial races won by Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Battle of Kings Mountain, where the Patriots won a 1780 battle just west of Charlotte, and a recreation of British loyalist leader Maj.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rivers has amassed more than 1,180 wins in 27 seasons as a NBA coach with the Magic, Celtics (2004-13), Clippers (2013-20), 76ers (2020-23), and Bucks (2023-present).—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Victor Wembanyama amassed 34 points, 18 rebounds, seven assists and five blocks in the loss.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Still, the company's investors have reaped major benefits, with the company's share price up more than 73% in the last five years alone.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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