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as in won
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earned
Tumi Moshobane corralled the rebound and earned a penalty kick, and Brito’s powerful spot kick forced a rebound.
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Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Four of Gadson’s siblings earned college degrees.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
His last project, which earned him a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album, dealt heavily with the loss of his friend Mac Miller, whose verse is featured early on Distracted.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Midfielder Haley McCutcheon scored both goals for Orlando, the second and match-winner in the eighth minute of stoppage time as the Pride improved to 2-2-1 and earned their first home victory of the season.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
MacNaughton earned his first assist in his 63rd career appearance.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The role earned her an Emmy nomination in 2025 for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Salétros earned his first in first season in the league.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
But Vásquez ended the fifth with a groundout that earned him a chance at the sixth inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Four of Gadson’s siblings earned college degrees.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
His last project, which earned him a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album, dealt heavily with the loss of his friend Mac Miller, whose verse is featured early on Distracted.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Midfielder Haley McCutcheon scored both goals for Orlando, the second and match-winner in the eighth minute of stoppage time as the Pride improved to 2-2-1 and earned their first home victory of the season.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
MacNaughton earned his first assist in his 63rd career appearance.
—CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The role earned her an Emmy nomination in 2025 for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Salétros earned his first in first season in the league.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earned
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But this isn’t about the batters — not even the one who blasted a grand slam that won a fan $25,000.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With Wednesday’s win in Miami, the Celtics have now won 17 of their least 20 games against the Heat (including the 2024 first-round playoff series between the two teams that Boston won 4-1).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Karol Swiderski’s 55th-minute equaliser was deserved, with the visitors looking likelier to win the game throughout the second half.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The beauty of Italy's second-largest island has near-mythic status on the mainland, and that reputation is well-deserved.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The story quickly gained traction across the platform, receiving more than 29,000 upvotes and over 2,600 comments, and turning a single photo into a large-scale online conversation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The post was shared by user @thedraftfoldertales on March 21 and has since garnered 2 million views.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hours-long YouTube videos of rain falling on tents have quietly garnered millions of views, and the appeal could be rooted in how our nervous systems respond to steady, predictable sound.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Passover, Good Friday and Easter Sunday will soon arrive to connect us to our tradition and to teach us the lessons of the rewards reaped from long-term commitment.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Jarred Cavan Milpitas Police Department The Milpitas Police Department said in a press release that during the investigation, its detectives identified a second suspect, a 16-year-old boy and Milpitas resident, and obtained a warrant for his arrest.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kendra, 27, could be heard sobbing in a March 23 phone call obtained by TMZ.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Brought to life with Greek Seasoning, made with oregano, garlic, cinnamon, peppermint, dill, nutmeg, red pepper, and chives.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Things became chippy in the second quarter when Denver backup center Zeke Nnaji, pressed into action due to the injuries, got into an altercation with De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II after Murray and LJ Cryer exchanged shoves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Arvidsson helped win the faceoff and got the puck back to McAvoy.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earned. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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