as in attention
a state of being aware
I'm trying to get the boss's ear in order to ask for a raise in my pay
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Recent Examples of ear
The dweller felt vulnerable, with his eyes and ears elsewhere and strangers close at hand.
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Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
The incident, which took place during the singer’s three-night run of shows at Palacio de los Deportes, saw the chart-topping artist focus his attention on an audience member who had brought a young child along to the show – apparently without proper ear protection.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
The life of Charlotte Brontë, as narrated by Charlotte Brontë herself, was reaching the ears of anyone willing to listen.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Hydrogen peroxide releases oxygen into the ear, creating tiny bubbles.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 31 July 2025
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Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
The incident, which took place during the singer’s three-night run of shows at Palacio de los Deportes, saw the chart-topping artist focus his attention on an audience member who had brought a young child along to the show – apparently without proper ear protection.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
The life of Charlotte Brontë, as narrated by Charlotte Brontë herself, was reaching the ears of anyone willing to listen.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Hydrogen peroxide releases oxygen into the ear, creating tiny bubbles.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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An unexpected celebrity endorsement can thus serve as the ultimate filter, simplifying choices and fast-tracking decisions on what deserves attention.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The big names brought national attention to the theft ring, but other targets slipped by the news media, just as an ordinary burglary might.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stores give customers the chance to experience products first-hand, which in turn drives brand awareness and lifts e-commerce sales.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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In advance of Comic-Con weekend, the attorney general and Comic-Con International partnered together to raise awareness of human trafficking and provide resources for the public to assist in the fight to combat human trafficking.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, interests in the islands should at least keep an eye on this, particularly for the Windward Islands.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Personnel staffers are also keeping an eye on Tulane.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Harvard Business Review has confirmed that mindfulness training programs have been shown to result in a wide array of positive outcomes for business leaders, including improved concentration, emotional regulation and decision making under stressful conditions.—
Elina Landman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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For startups, this means getting your app, service or prototype to market quickly—think of a basic mindfulness app that prompts users to reflect on daily moments, launched in beta to gather feedback.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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