earned; earning; earns
1
a
: to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
b
: to bring in by way of return
bonds earning 10 percent interest
2
a
: to come to be duly worthy of or entitled or suited to
she earned a promotion
b
: to make worthy of or obtain for
the suggestion earned him a promotion
earner
noun
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Examples of earn in a Sentence
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Bob Helbig, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024
Wiig, who left the show in 2012, earned her Five-Timers jacket (but not without some drama during the monologue) with a performance that was note-perfect in sketch after sketch.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
The President’s ultimatum earned him few immediate political points: Israel’s critics derided it as too little, too late; Israel’s supporters accused him of abandonment.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024
Jenner's eye for style has also earned her a new gig this year.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Paris’ finish has garnered the most attention from those who follow the race online; a Change.org petition to earn her a nomination for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year has acquired more than 8,000 signatures.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
Alaska Airline Mileage Plan miles can be earned by flying Alaska and its partner carriers, spending on a cobranded card, or transferring points from the Bilt Rewards program at a 1:1 ratio.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Monkey Man earned $1.4 million in previews, compared to $725,000 for The First Omen, a prequel to Richard Donner’s 1976 film.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Both Segel and Williams earned Emmy nominations for Season 1, which debuted in January 2023.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
Verb
Any organization with 50 or more employees in the state is eligible to earn Top Workplaces recognition.
—Bob Helbig, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024
Wiig, who left the show in 2012, earned her Five-Timers jacket (but not without some drama during the monologue) with a performance that was note-perfect in sketch after sketch.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
The President’s ultimatum earned him few immediate political points: Israel’s critics derided it as too little, too late; Israel’s supporters accused him of abandonment.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024
Jenner's eye for style has also earned her a new gig this year.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Paris’ finish has garnered the most attention from those who follow the race online; a Change.org petition to earn her a nomination for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year has acquired more than 8,000 signatures.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
Alaska Airline Mileage Plan miles can be earned by flying Alaska and its partner carriers, spending on a cobranded card, or transferring points from the Bilt Rewards program at a 1:1 ratio.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
Monkey Man earned $1.4 million in previews, compared to $725,000 for The First Omen, a prequel to Richard Donner’s 1976 film.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
Both Segel and Williams earned Emmy nominations for Season 1, which debuted in January 2023.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Earn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earn. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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