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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
Colorado got on the board via a power play goal later in the second, garnering some controversy.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
The video went viral, garnering almost two million views, an indication that the researchers had an interesting product on their hands.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
At Mountain Brook Vineyards, the views rival the flights, with wines that are already garnering awards.
—Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Those with the grit to tough it out have reshaped the culinary landscape in Dallas, garnering attention from the James Beard Foundation and catching the eye of the coveted Michelin Guide.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
But by the mid-1920s, Ireland’s focus shifted to garnering a greater sense of stability.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The disinterest by investors in garnering liquidity at a steep discount comes amid a quarter that saw elevated redemptions across most private-credit, non-traded BDCs.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The billionaire’s absence from the high-profile race has left open questions about a late-cycle entrant garnering his support.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The trailer broke records garnering 223 million views in one single week.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
The video went viral, garnering almost two million views, an indication that the researchers had an interesting product on their hands.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
At Mountain Brook Vineyards, the views rival the flights, with wines that are already garnering awards.
—Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Those with the grit to tough it out have reshaped the culinary landscape in Dallas, garnering attention from the James Beard Foundation and catching the eye of the coveted Michelin Guide.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
But by the mid-1920s, Ireland’s focus shifted to garnering a greater sense of stability.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The disinterest by investors in garnering liquidity at a steep discount comes amid a quarter that saw elevated redemptions across most private-credit, non-traded BDCs.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The billionaire’s absence from the high-profile race has left open questions about a late-cycle entrant garnering his support.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The trailer broke records garnering 223 million views in one single week.
—Amanda Champagne-Meadows, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnering
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According to the complaint, Netflix logs billions of user interactions on its platform, collecting data that allegedly includes viewing habits, entertainment preferences, devices used, household networks, app usage patterns, and other behavioral information.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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The Steve Jobs Archive — founded by his widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, in 2022 — later used the quote as the title of a free 2023 digital book collecting Jobs’ speeches, letters and reflections.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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In recent weeks, Pratt's campaign has gained momentum after receiving high-profile donations, including a contribution from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, and earning support from Hollywood's elite.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The actor lent his friend the running shoes, earning an invitation to the date.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Let the cake cool completely before assembling.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Back in the 1960s, when the chain was new, assembling your own salad was an eyebrow-raising innovation.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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One approach gaining support is to slow the displacement of workers with new taxes on AI services and investments.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Investigators determined that Skuce hired Logan Delp to kill Sheppard in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation with his child.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Climbers began gathering in April at the base camp, which is at an altitude of 17,340 feet.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Among the military hardware was an Iranian Air Force RC-130, a reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering variant of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules tactical transport aircraft.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The greatest clutch player in the history of the sport did it again, scoring the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory to end the Frost’s dynasty run, and pushing Montreal to the first PWHL Walter Cup Finals in team history.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Despite winning a landslide election victory in July 2024, Labour’s popularity has sunk and Starmer is getting much of the blame.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In one of last season’s most surprising games — both in the result and in its form — the Bears ran the ball down Philadelphia’s throat on Black Friday, amassing 281 rushing yards in what became a convincing trampling of the then-Super Bowl champs.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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But a search of booking sites shows that rooms are still available — a sign that the fans are either waiting for prices to drop or may not be amassing on Kansas City in the numbers first projected.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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New Mexico is not alone in reaping the financial benefits of the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Garnering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnering. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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