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
Topics to be covered include: common signs and symptoms of hearing loss; health conditions linked to hearing loss; understanding tinnitus (ringing in the ears); current treatment options; and hearing aids.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Natale's sports career was affected by his being deaf in his right ear due to a condition called cholesteatoma, a cell growth in the middle of the ear.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 28 July 2025
And so in this flurry of excitement, stress and high-stakes decision making, Glantz becomes the unbiased outsider and the listening ear her clients need.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Let the doubt of the naysayers echo in your ears and drive you harder.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Natale's sports career was affected by his being deaf in his right ear due to a condition called cholesteatoma, a cell growth in the middle of the ear.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 28 July 2025
And so in this flurry of excitement, stress and high-stakes decision making, Glantz becomes the unbiased outsider and the listening ear her clients need.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Let the doubt of the naysayers echo in your ears and drive you harder.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors 2025 has been a good year for game releases so far, with a brand-new console in the Switch 2, some big hitters like Monster Hunter Wilds, and plenty of smaller indie releases that have gotten big attention.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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But Disney+ has been getting attention for the latest version, technically the 40th and 41st series of the time-jumping character.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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It'd be delivered with a laugh and a pat on the back and a hug, and probably some tears in his eyes for being proud of me.—
Dan Gorenstein,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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Congestion, itchy eyes, and sneezing might also occur with postnasal drip.11 Pertussis (whooping cough) is a bacterial respiratory infection.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
29 July 2025
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Practice mindfulness by engaging in activities that reduce stress and promote clear thinking during financial discussions.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Practice mindfulness, focus on the feeling, and/or say pleasure affirmations to stay present.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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