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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 poll showed Sherrill winning the support of 46 percent of the likely voters, Ciattarelli garnering 39 percent, 12 percent not sure and 2 percent favoring others.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Nielsen expanded its out-of-home measurement panel in the fall of 2020, and the NFL has been the biggest beneficiary of the OOH boost, with its Thanksgiving games garnering ratings not seen since the mid-1990s.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since then, there have been headline-garnering cases of accounting fraud (surrounding Battlefield Earth) and money laundering (the sovereign wealth fund that financed The Wolf of Wall Street).
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Prior to its removal from the Shein website, the pop culture news account Pop Crave posted the image on X, garnering 5 million views and more than 91,000 likes as of Wednesday morning.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Although the production was short-lived, the show’s infectious pop score has resonated with youngsters, garnering more than a billion streams on Spotify alone.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
What was once takeout menus and buffets, Khanna said, has transformed into a business segment aiming to rival that of Italian and French cuisine and is garnering growing interest by the day.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
The video has since gone viral on X, with one post by a conservative influencer garnering more than 4 million views.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
While General Assembly primarily attracted aspiring software engineers for much of its 14-year existence, the school is now also garnering interest from C-level executives, human resource managers and sales professionals interested in developing their AI skills.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Nielsen expanded its out-of-home measurement panel in the fall of 2020, and the NFL has been the biggest beneficiary of the OOH boost, with its Thanksgiving games garnering ratings not seen since the mid-1990s.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Since then, there have been headline-garnering cases of accounting fraud (surrounding Battlefield Earth) and money laundering (the sovereign wealth fund that financed The Wolf of Wall Street).
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Prior to its removal from the Shein website, the pop culture news account Pop Crave posted the image on X, garnering 5 million views and more than 91,000 likes as of Wednesday morning.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Although the production was short-lived, the show’s infectious pop score has resonated with youngsters, garnering more than a billion streams on Spotify alone.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
What was once takeout menus and buffets, Khanna said, has transformed into a business segment aiming to rival that of Italian and French cuisine and is garnering growing interest by the day.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
The video has since gone viral on X, with one post by a conservative influencer garnering more than 4 million views.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
While General Assembly primarily attracted aspiring software engineers for much of its 14-year existence, the school is now also garnering interest from C-level executives, human resource managers and sales professionals interested in developing their AI skills.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnering
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Davis enjoyed his most success in NASCAR's Truck Series, collecting 24 victories in five seasons --15 by Johnny Benson, 9 by Mike Skinner and 1 by Scott Speed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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When officials begin collecting the fees, the money will go to the US Treasury Department’s general fund.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As of 2025, Gen Z travelers are likely to take longer trips than their millennial counterparts, despite being younger and statistically earning less.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Torres played last season at Burleson Centennial, earning District 7-5A Division I Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors after passing for more than 2,000 yards.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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The final step is assembling mixed teams of humans and AI.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Within months, Penn was contacted by Brent Lawrence, the CEO of Accelerate Sports, a boutique investment bank that specializes in assembling ownership groups to pursue expansion franchises.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Channeling history, Putin has staked a key part of his pretext for invading Ukraine on the claim that neo-Nazi ideology was gaining ground in the neighboring state also viewed as the next potential frontier for NATO expansion.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed aerial robots that fly directly into the smoke, gathering data that could make forecasts far more accurate.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The students spent about three months gathering data, interviewing dozens of sources and writing and editing stories under the guidance of a former Star reporter now teaching at Notre Dame.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For centuries, public disclosure of those with winning tickets was an essential part of ensuring people could trust lotteries.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian officials fear Moscow’s troops are amassing yet again to make a final assault on Pokrovsk, in the east, and might see progress near Kupiansk, farther north.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The video of the removal went viral, amassing over 780,000 views.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, companies that prioritize psychological safety and employee well-being are reaping measurable benefits.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The liquid model flips outdated systems, building trust, clarity and flow into the system and reaping huge advantages for employees.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Garnering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnering. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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