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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 results underscore Bass’ unpopularity as an incumbent, garnering just 35% of the vote so far.
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National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The sweet tribute quickly resonated with animal lovers everywhere, with a video of the moment garnering more than 12 million views on TikTok.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Since its heyday in the early and mid-2000s, the brand quietly made a resurgence, garnering partnerships with music industry darlings like Megan Thee Stallion and Zara Larsson.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 6 June 2026
But the early results showed Jones Dickson in control on Tuesday night, garnering about 58,000 more votes than Price and — so far — vastly exceeding the threshold for avoiding a November runoff, according to the latest tally.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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.
—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
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
National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The sweet tribute quickly resonated with animal lovers everywhere, with a video of the moment garnering more than 12 million views on TikTok.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Since its heyday in the early and mid-2000s, the brand quietly made a resurgence, garnering partnerships with music industry darlings like Megan Thee Stallion and Zara Larsson.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 6 June 2026
But the early results showed Jones Dickson in control on Tuesday night, garnering about 58,000 more votes than Price and — so far — vastly exceeding the threshold for avoiding a November runoff, according to the latest tally.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnering
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The plan would test the robot between Everest Base Camp and Camp IV at nearly 8,000 meters (26,247 feet), collecting data on battery performance, locomotion, joint stress, and environmental resilience.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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The sites handle marketing and collecting payment for a portion of the rental proceeds.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program provides food assistance to those in very-low-income households which are those earning less than 130 percent of the poverty guideline.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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To ease the financial burden on the most impoverished, the government said tax exemptions would apply to micro-enterprises and those earning less than $680 a month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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As a row of kids delighted in mixing cotton candy and frozen lemonade into an only-at-the-ballpark dessert, the usher alerted the parents that a mass of boisterous and predominantly shirtless men soon would be assembling in a nearby section.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Somewhere a hand was raised, a whistle was blown, and all at once the butchers were out of their stalls, assembling in the aisles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Swalwell had been gaining in polls and racking up high-profile endorsements and his exit seemed to primarily benefit Becerra.—
Marisa Lagos,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Issuance has also spread out, with seven of the top 10 sectors gaining share against both 2025 and their 10-year averages.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Candidates who asked questions early, while the AI was still gathering information, were less likely to get offers.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Visitors and patrons say the appeal of the arts lies in the unique experience of gathering together in person.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The game-winning goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Nathan Rogers, who finished the night with a hat trick.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The idea of the song — ‘Jules Rimet still gleaming’ — is looking back at the 1966 World Cup rather than talking about winning the Euros.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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But despite amassing a customer base, the fervor wasn’t enough to sway her towards baking as a full-time career.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Andrews has built a career as a professional runner and mountaineer, amassing more than 100 world records across mountains, roads and trails.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Chip and memory companies are indeed reaping big growth in revenue and profit because of the AI boom, but their stock prices have been soaring at astounding speeds.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Nicholas, on the other hand, is already reaping the rewards of the World Cup.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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“Garnering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnering. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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