1
as in winning
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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2
as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
you've earned the afternoon off after all that hard work
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Recent Examples of earning
The Hawks carried that hot play into the playoffs, earning back-to-back one-point victories in Games 2 and 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Prior to founding Serenade, Penn spent the past decade as co-founder and CEO of The Department of Motion Pictures and has produced or executive produced more than 20 films, earning credits at Sundance, Telluride, and Cannes.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Tanière3 leads the pack as the city’s premier dining destination, earning two Michelin stars for its avant-garde boreal cuisine that draws on northern Quebec’s wild ingredients.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The federal tax credit scholarship program would allow the vast majority of Illinois families, anyone earning up to 300% of the area median income, to receive funds to help eligible K-12 public, private or homeschool students pay for tutoring, test preparation, exam fees and more.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Rivas also has worked in the district’s charter school office and focused on education research while earning her master’s and doctorate.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, the most recent estimate of the maximum rent, including utilities, for a three-bedroom apartment would be $1,975 for a household earning 60% of the area median income.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Barker studied film, cinema and video production at the University of Southern California for two years before earning a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from the University of Miami in 2011, per LinkedIn.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Prior to founding Serenade, Penn spent the past decade as co-founder and CEO of The Department of Motion Pictures and has produced or executive produced more than 20 films, earning credits at Sundance, Telluride, and Cannes.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Tanière3 leads the pack as the city’s premier dining destination, earning two Michelin stars for its avant-garde boreal cuisine that draws on northern Quebec’s wild ingredients.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The federal tax credit scholarship program would allow the vast majority of Illinois families, anyone earning up to 300% of the area median income, to receive funds to help eligible K-12 public, private or homeschool students pay for tutoring, test preparation, exam fees and more.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Rivas also has worked in the district’s charter school office and focused on education research while earning her master’s and doctorate.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, the most recent estimate of the maximum rent, including utilities, for a three-bedroom apartment would be $1,975 for a household earning 60% of the area median income.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Barker studied film, cinema and video production at the University of Southern California for two years before earning a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from the University of Miami in 2011, per LinkedIn.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Schindler also put down the winning kill in both games for the Knights (16-5, 1-1).—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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While trauma is its focus, at heart the book wrestles with the concept of parent-less identity and the question of deserving to be loved.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are a ton of coaches around the league right now deserving of recognition.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Broadnax's case is gaining national attention for what his attorneys say was an unfair trial that saw prosecutors eliminate almost every potential Black juror and use Broadnax's own rap lyrics against him.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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For one, Palestine by Joe Sacco, which found its way onto academic syllabi before gaining steam as a collected volume of graphic reporting.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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But by the mid-1920s, Ireland’s focus shifted to garnering a greater sense of stability.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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Do not use reaping decoys while hunting turkeys on public ground.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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That influence is now reaping benefits from the community, as attendance and sponsorships continue to rise with their social media presence.—
PJ Green
April 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Faced with a choice between keeping its existing three-night-stay minimum or obtaining state permission for a cap on the total number of vacation rentals allowed in Encinitas, a majority of the City Council opted to stick with the current night-stay requirement.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Detectives conducted a separate investigation that led to Waterbury police obtaining a warrant for his arrest, Morais said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plane tickets are getting pricier After jumping to $209 a barrel in early April, the global price of jet fuel eased last week to around $179, still well above the roughly $99 at the end of February.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Since getting sober, Holland's life has been a whirlwind.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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