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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Usa Today, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Hold the trunk with one hand and use the other to pull the material between the elephant’s ears down to make a face.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The coat hanger hit her behind the right ear and left her with marks on her neck and a concussion, Morgan told the court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 May 2025
Finally, a country where the women were wearing enough cloth, and where the wind persisted in exposing the tips of their ears.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Hold the trunk with one hand and use the other to pull the material between the elephant’s ears down to make a face.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
The coat hanger hit her behind the right ear and left her with marks on her neck and a concussion, Morgan told the court.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 May 2025
Finally, a country where the women were wearing enough cloth, and where the wind persisted in exposing the tips of their ears.
—Patricia Lockwood, New Yorker, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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When that connection fails, Peter quickly couples up with another guest, only to abandon her when his father gives him attention.—
Gary Levin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This kind of deliberate, minimal engagement reduces Meta’s ability to monetize your attention, especially through ad impressions and data harvesting.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The family aren't just raising awareness for Kennedy and Kona, but for every child living with type 1 diabetes.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Over the past three years, Emma has supported legislation resolutions and proclamations across the country to raise FTD awareness.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Other locales house hunters may want to keep an eye on include Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa; Muncie, Indiana; Springfield, Illinois; and St. Joseph, Missouri, which are among the least expensive metro areas, according to the study.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Swing it to your front to keep an eye on your valuables.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
Noun
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VCs wedge in mindfulness sessions between morning pitch meetings.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Even small changes, like a daily walk or practicing mindfulness, may make a significant difference.—
Dr. Donald Tavakoli,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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