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
So take a deep breath, keep your ears open and prepare for an exciting journey.
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Tinna Jackson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Operating outside the chain of command, which runs from the president to the defense secretary to combatant commanders, the chairman’s power stems not from leading troops in battle, but from having the ear of the leader of the free world.
—Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
Native to tropical Africa and southern India, this striking plant, also known as ‘lion’s ears’ has been naturalized in sub-tropical and tropical areas worldwide.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
By the end of their first date at a cocktail bar in January 2022, Caroline Feeley and Rebecca Durr were both smiling ear to ear.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
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Tinna Jackson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Operating outside the chain of command, which runs from the president to the defense secretary to combatant commanders, the chairman’s power stems not from leading troops in battle, but from having the ear of the leader of the free world.
—Dwight Stirling, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025
Native to tropical Africa and southern India, this striking plant, also known as ‘lion’s ears’ has been naturalized in sub-tropical and tropical areas worldwide.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
By the end of their first date at a cocktail bar in January 2022, Caroline Feeley and Rebecca Durr were both smiling ear to ear.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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There’s been a lot of attention this spring on the Red Sox’s uncertainty at third base.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For business leaders, the path forward should include prioritizing risk management as a core strategic function, investing in the right tools and partnerships and building a culture where risk awareness drives better decision-making at every level.—
David Benigson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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That internal awareness has been accelerated by the injury factors the club is navigating with respect to Demko and Hughes.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those moves were all done with an eye on the trade deadline.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Be mindful of snow plows: Keep an eye out for snow plows and allow them ample room to pass.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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Direct Your Fear Instead of letting fear spiral into panic, Johnson advises channeling it into logical thinking and mindfulness.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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In addition to a physical workout, yoga provides opportunities for deep breathing and mindfulness.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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