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as in collecting
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 earning
to receive as return for effort
a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals
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Recent Examples of garnering
The Cook Political Report rated the race as a toss-up, noting that Democrats have little room for error despite bolstering a candidate capable of garnering bipartisan support.
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Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
This could be accompanied by explicitly garnering informed consent from the user.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
May also was an accomplished musician and songwriter, releasing several original albums and garnering music placements across TV programs, including American Horror Story, The Sinner, Cold Case and Brothers & Sisters.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2026
When pressed as to why Pratt is garnering more industry supporters, Rinna was blunt.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 26 May 2026
That said, the thesis has held up in NCAA men’s ice hockey, another sport that is expanding its footprint (see Arizona State) and garnering the attention of big college programs (see Penn State), all while the talent level increases dramatically.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
The school typically partners with UCSD on a showcase in New York every other year, with all students garnering representation at the last outing.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Yet garnering major profits from AI may take a lot longer.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
This could be accompanied by explicitly garnering informed consent from the user.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
May also was an accomplished musician and songwriter, releasing several original albums and garnering music placements across TV programs, including American Horror Story, The Sinner, Cold Case and Brothers & Sisters.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2026
When pressed as to why Pratt is garnering more industry supporters, Rinna was blunt.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 26 May 2026
That said, the thesis has held up in NCAA men’s ice hockey, another sport that is expanding its footprint (see Arizona State) and garnering the attention of big college programs (see Penn State), all while the talent level increases dramatically.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
The school typically partners with UCSD on a showcase in New York every other year, with all students garnering representation at the last outing.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Yet garnering major profits from AI may take a lot longer.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnering
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Election workers collecting ballots from a drop box in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday found multiple mail-in ballots that had been burned, officials say.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In previous eras, collecting a prestigious bowl invitation was every team’s goal.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This will allow savers to keep their money gathered in one location while also being able to pay expenses, all while earning close to $4 for every $100 deposited.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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That means assembling the right team — CPA, estate planner, business attorney, wealth adviser and real estate expert — and helping the client slow down long enough to think clearly.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Blum noted how much the job of assembling movies has changed in recent years.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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New Delhi is also keen on gaining access to some of Myanmar's extensive rare earths deposits-though China, which controls much of the rare earths supply chain in the area, is unlikely to agree.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
30 May 2026
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The operations were launched in response to community concerns about minors gaining access to restricted products.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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In the Executive and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, a separate living room adds a place for gathering or relaxing while someone else is asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Rather than hunting enemy vessels directly, these ships act as floating surveillance platforms, gathering acoustic data that helps naval commanders understand activity beneath the ocean surface.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Copyright © 2026 by Sharon Blackie DR SHARON BLACKIE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And just never stopped winning.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Overachiever bird Urban bowerbirds are prolific collectors, hoarding an average of 90 items per bower — with one overachiever amassing more than 300.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Adelman coached the Kings from 1998 to 2006, amassing a record of 395-229 over eight seasons.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Some of those bets took time to show returns — six years, in the case of his $1 billion investment in Cisco’s Silicon One architecture — but Robbins is now reaping the rewards.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The combine/reaping machine cutting mechanism (1833) American inventor Obed Hussey patented one of the earliest practical mechanical reapers in 1833.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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“Garnering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnering. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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