1
as in collected
to bring together in one body or place
a prisoner garnering food bit by bit and hiding it in his pillow an array of rock bands garnered from all over the country by the promoters of the festival
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals
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Recent Examples of garnered
The incident quickly garnered support from other users who saw the boss's request as a power play rather than a legitimate concern about professionalism.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Murphy finished third last Tuesday with 16% of the vote, behind City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and incumbent Julia Mejia, who garnered 17% of the vote and has also recently clashed with Wu.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
McNamara’s shooting of Green quickly garnered controversy after it was established — by witnesses and security video — that Green was a peacemaker in a brawl that erupted inside the La Victoria restaurant next to San Jose State University, where Green had done a campus visit earlier in the day.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The film was an instant hit and garnered six Academy Award nominations, taking home two.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Topline Shari Redstone, who until Paramount’s merger with Skydance served as the media company’s chairwoman, joined Israeli film studio Sipur as its chair, amid a Hollywood boycott of the Israeli film industry that has garnered thousands of signatories.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Vitra Fire Station’s sharp, angular concrete planes garnered international acclaim for Hadid, putting her name and architectural style on the global map.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Capitalizing on the attention track received during the Paris Games, Athlos’ event last year garnered 3 million viewers across YouTube, ESPN+, ESPN2, DAZN and X/Twitter.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Hechinger’s film Preparation for the Next Life, from Minding the Gap helmer Liu, released on September 5 and has garnered strong reviews.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Murphy finished third last Tuesday with 16% of the vote, behind City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and incumbent Julia Mejia, who garnered 17% of the vote and has also recently clashed with Wu.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
McNamara’s shooting of Green quickly garnered controversy after it was established — by witnesses and security video — that Green was a peacemaker in a brawl that erupted inside the La Victoria restaurant next to San Jose State University, where Green had done a campus visit earlier in the day.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
The film was an instant hit and garnered six Academy Award nominations, taking home two.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Topline Shari Redstone, who until Paramount’s merger with Skydance served as the media company’s chairwoman, joined Israeli film studio Sipur as its chair, amid a Hollywood boycott of the Israeli film industry that has garnered thousands of signatories.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Vitra Fire Station’s sharp, angular concrete planes garnered international acclaim for Hadid, putting her name and architectural style on the global map.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Capitalizing on the attention track received during the Paris Games, Athlos’ event last year garnered 3 million viewers across YouTube, ESPN+, ESPN2, DAZN and X/Twitter.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Hechinger’s film Preparation for the Next Life, from Minding the Gap helmer Liu, released on September 5 and has garnered strong reviews.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnered
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Andrew Granford collected a hat trick with an assist as Holliston (3-2-1) toppled Dedham 4-0 in Tri-Valley League play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Nathan, who exudes gentlemanly and diplomatic energy, is calm and collected throughout the fan meet.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bueckers earned 70 of 72 votes, with Washington’s Sonia Citron receiving the remaining two.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Odilie Bagwell, who earned three degrees from UF — including her doctorate —stood proudly with her husband , Brad, also a UF alum, after making the three-hour drive from Merritt Island.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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This fall table setting looks impressive but can be assembled in minutes.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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The physical structure of the stand was built off-site in the Midwest, shipped in three pieces and assembled on the vacant lot, Cole said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Sep. 2025
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Baidu, whose Hong Kong shares have gained nearly 59% this year, reported a drop in second-quarter revenue last month as its core advertising business struggled and returns from AI investments remained limited.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Russia's offensive this summer had advanced at one of the fastest rates since late 2024 but, overall since November 2022, Moscow has gained less than 1 percent of additional Ukrainian territory.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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More than 30,000 school children and teachers visit the center each year, CEO Peter Lane told those gathered for the evening.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
21 Sep. 2025
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On the same day, picketers also gathered outside of El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, where Kimmel tapes his show.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Seattle Mariners’ 6-4 win Saturday gave them a two-game lead in the American League West, a division the Astros have won in each of the past seven 162-game seasons.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Buckeyes, currently ranked third overall, hosted the game and won 14-7.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The company amassed a debt of about $143 million, according to court documents, and in return, closed 10 stores across the country, including the one the Kassings booked in Kansas.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence are attached to star, marking DiCaprio's seventh go-round with Scorsese and Lawrence's entree to the expansive repertoire of players the filmmaker has amassed over a six-decade career.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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The show has reaped major rating success in recent weeks and sparked sharp rebukes from the White House and other conservatives.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025
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When fortune turned for the Los Angeles Dodgers, even Michael Conforto reaped the benefits.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Garnered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnered. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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