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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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
For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
His other Broadway cast recording credits include Hair, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Drowsy Chaperone, earning Grammy noms for all three.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Dreams of earning strike pilot wings collide with the harsh reality of the most rigorous tests yet.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
Since taking the reins in 2019, the Rosenthal sibblings have expanded the company from two facilities to five, and earning recognition as 2025 entrepreneurs of the year from accounting firm Ernst and Young.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
With tuition at some universities now topping $100,000 a year, ROI has become a central consideration, even among high-earning households.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Notably, that was considerably more than his boss was earning as a House member, $174,000.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Then, Estévez ensured the Royals would walk away victorious and Avila earning his first big-league win.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
After competing in 10 events over five days, earning 11 gold medals and one silver, and breaking two world records, she was exhausted.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
His other Broadway cast recording credits include Hair, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and The Drowsy Chaperone, earning Grammy noms for all three.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Dreams of earning strike pilot wings collide with the harsh reality of the most rigorous tests yet.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
Since taking the reins in 2019, the Rosenthal sibblings have expanded the company from two facilities to five, and earning recognition as 2025 entrepreneurs of the year from accounting firm Ernst and Young.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
With tuition at some universities now topping $100,000 a year, ROI has become a central consideration, even among high-earning households.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Notably, that was considerably more than his boss was earning as a House member, $174,000.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Then, Estévez ensured the Royals would walk away victorious and Avila earning his first big-league win.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
After competing in 10 events over five days, earning 11 gold medals and one silver, and breaking two world records, she was exhausted.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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And winning has become an elusive quest.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the final seconds, Torres went to kick the game-winning field goal to seal the victory for the visitors.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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That’s not the same as deserving to win.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
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Comedy Series Freshman comedy Apple TV+’s The Studio had a record 23 nominations, far outstripping last year’s much-deserving upset winner Hacks, which has 14 noms this year.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Moore went on to take part in television and theater roles in the years to follow, before gaining wider recognition and establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Knightscope was founded in 2013 and has been shipping its robots to companies since 2015, gaining widespread attention and use in the last decade.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Lake/Getty Images for MoveOn Ben & Jerry's has become known for more than its ice cream, garnering publicity for championing a number of social causes relating to climate change, racial justice and immigration.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hilaria and Gleb earned the second-highest score of the night garnering 14 total points from the judges, coming in just behind the top two couples, Robert Irwin with pro Witney Carson and Whitney Leavitt with pro Mark Ballas, who both nabbed a score of 15.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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Among the policy gains, baby boomers are reaping benefits from the Americans with Disabilities Act and the hard work of disability advocates in terms of workplaces that are less physically demanding.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Many might think that only savvy investors, pioneering founders, and rising CEOs become millionaires overnight—but employees are reaping seven-figure net worths from the successes of their companies, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Seth Rogen plays a Hollywood studio head torn between making artistic films and movies that will be a surefire commercial success, like a Kool-Aid movie.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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On television, Cardi B sat down with Jennifer Hudson for a lively moment on The Jennifer Hudson Show, while the Emmy Awards brought together Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Uzo Aduba, Colman Domingo, Tyler James Williams, and more for a night of history-making glamour in Los Angeles.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now known as the Cambridge Analytical scandal, the now shuttered marketing firm was accused of obtaining information on Facebook users in order to target voters during the 2016 presidential election.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Taiwanese authorities, after obtaining a search warrant for Ku’s Google account, said the IP address for the email indicated that it was sent from Herchen’s hotel room.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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López departed after four innings and just 61 pitches in the Twins’ 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Target Field, getting five more outs after the play before leaving with what the Twins called right forearm tightness as a result of the dive.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Lions outgained the Packers by 100 yards in a Week 1 loss before getting 511 yards total offense against the Bears.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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