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as in wins
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earns
For a system that increasingly decides who earns billions in market access, that is a strange thing to leave unwritten.
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
No one earns their degree alone.
—Albert D. Mosley, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Johnny's Gold Brick Johnny's Gold Brick earns its reputation without trying to impress anyone.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Families could also consider a 529 college savings plan, a custodial account for minors under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as UGMA and UTMA, and, if a child earns income, a Roth individual retirement account.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Whichever of these candidates earns the most support will likely face Valadao, who was leading the primary race with 44% of the votes, in November.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Chwalinska’s total prize money heading into Roland Garros was $864,030 and reaching the last four here earns her 750,000 euros (about $872,000).
—Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Chwalinska's total prize money before this tournament was $864,030 and reaching the last four here earns her 750,000 euros (about $872,000).
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
If no candidate earns more than 50% of the vote in the June 2 primary, the top two will continue to the November election.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
No one earns their degree alone.
—Albert D. Mosley, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Johnny's Gold Brick Johnny's Gold Brick earns its reputation without trying to impress anyone.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Families could also consider a 529 college savings plan, a custodial account for minors under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act or Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as UGMA and UTMA, and, if a child earns income, a Roth individual retirement account.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Whichever of these candidates earns the most support will likely face Valadao, who was leading the primary race with 44% of the votes, in November.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Chwalinska’s total prize money heading into Roland Garros was $864,030 and reaching the last four here earns her 750,000 euros (about $872,000).
—Jerome Pugmire, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Chwalinska's total prize money before this tournament was $864,030 and reaching the last four here earns her 750,000 euros (about $872,000).
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
If no candidate earns more than 50% of the vote in the June 2 primary, the top two will continue to the November election.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earns
Verb
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Anyone wins it, but not England.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Citation, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown with an eight-length victory over Better Self.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The real issue isn't the methods themselves, but their failure to address the fundamental question of what truly deserves time on one's calendar.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The home’s professional landscaping also deserves mention.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Brendan Shanahan surely reaps the rewards for forever believing in Marner and the Core Four and continues as team president into the present.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Wembanyama garners worldwide attention, arriving right at Tatum and Silver’s New York doorstep in a moment that could change the sport, the NBA’s desire to expand hastens.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Unless one candidate garners more than 50% of the votes to outright win the seat, the top two vote-getters will move on to the November general election ballot.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Atlas gains intelligence Boston Dynamics is making rapid progress toward commercializing humanoid robots, with its Atlas platform approaching the level of autonomy required for industrial deployment, according to a new report from KB Securities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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But while the call for tax reform gains momentum yearly among rank-and-file lawmakers, the major proposals cannot get past Lamont, who is focused paying down Connecticut’s massive pension debt.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Verb
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That something so benign could wreak so much havoc against the backdrop of a place as humdrum as a corner restaurant is what makes the story (written by TZ mainstay Richard Matheson) so terrifying.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Monday at noon, Atlanta makes its debut in the greatest sports tournament the world has to offer.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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What that means is that if the debt becomes delinquent and a creditor obtains a judgment, either spouse's wages may be subject to garnishment, depending on state law.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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These agreements can ensure that the host community obtains certain specified benefits, such as local workforce guarantees or infrastructure development, as a result of the data center project.—
Michael Helbing,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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And the referee, who gets it together in time to brandish a yellow card.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Earns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earns. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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