ekes (out)

Definition of ekes (out)next
present tense third-person singular of eke (out)
as in earns
to get with great difficulty eked out a living from the family's small farm

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earns
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  • The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.
    Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.
    Ryan Brennan May 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
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“Ekes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ekes%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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