garnered; garnering
ˈgär-nə-riŋ 
ˈgärn-
1
a
: to gather into storage
b
: to deposit as if in a granary
volumes in which he has garnered the fruits of his lifetime labors—
Reinhold Niebuhr
Reinhold Niebuhr2
a
: to acquire by effort : earn
garnered much praise for his fundraising
b
Examples of garner in a Sentence
She garnered more evidence to support her theory.
The senator has spent much time garnering financial support for his upcoming campaign.
The novel has garnered much praise and several awards.
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—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
The project would go on to garner multiple nominations at the 40th Grammy Awards (best rap album, best performance by a duo or group, best rap solo performance).
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No money is asked for the assignments, but a GoFundMe page launched by the collective has garnered funds to pay for shipping costs and reimburse the artists.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Their work, both in partnership and as independent artists, has garnered critical acclaim in the flamenco world and beyond.
—Helena Alonso Paisley, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
The project would go on to garner multiple nominations at the 40th Grammy Awards (best rap album, best performance by a duo or group, best rap solo performance).
—Shirley Halperin For The Hollywood Reporter, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
No money is asked for the assignments, but a GoFundMe page launched by the collective has garnered funds to pay for shipping costs and reimburse the artists.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Garner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garner. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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Garner
biographical name
Gar·ner
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John Nance 1868–1967 American politician; vice president of the U.S. (1933–41)
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