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
Family members at East 62nd Terrace reached for the remote, attempting to turn off the TV, covering the child’s eyes and ears.
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Caroline Zimmerman
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
For example, Kyle Prue’s social media followers often comment on his tiny ears, so in his makeover, Stier gave him a wig to cover them up.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Thousands of fans were outside the Bell Centre watching the game, and the 20,962 fans filled the arena with ear-splitting noise before puck drop.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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Caroline Zimmerman
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Once the roads open and the Miura’s tachometer sweeps past 4,000 rpm, your ears are nourished by a cultured snarl that builds to a hammering roar.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
For example, Kyle Prue’s social media followers often comment on his tiny ears, so in his makeover, Stier gave him a wig to cover them up.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Thousands of fans were outside the Bell Centre watching the game, and the 20,962 fans filled the arena with ear-splitting noise before puck drop.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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At full time, he was pushed forward by Will Hughes and Maxence Lacroix to take in the appreciation of the supporters, looking almost sheepish at the attention.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Students at a California elementary school are banding together to raise awareness and money to save the bald eagle hunting area at San Bernardino National Forest's Big Bear Valley, home of the viral bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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President of the Laburt Improvement Community Association, Janet Bailey handed out flyers in the community after Brooks in an effort to raise awareness abut local behavioral health services.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum wore her hair slicked back in a low bun, dark black eyeliner to bring out her eyes, and a light pink lip.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Also, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
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McKinsey estimates that American consumers are spending $500 billion on products that promise better overall health, sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, fitness and appearance.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Its themed weekend programs rotate through yoga, pilates, reading, grounding ceremonies and mindfulness.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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