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
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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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Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
The Maria Callas biopic electrified the Venice International Film Festival back in August and is already garnering Best Actress Oscar buzz for star Angelina Jolie.
—EW.com, 1 Dec. 2024
After a fairly successful career as a mixed martial artist, Riddle first garnered attention on the independent scene for his unique appearance, unorthodox MMA style, and stoner persona.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Bluesky, a new social platform garnering millions of users, is now competing with top networks like X and Truth Social.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Garner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garner. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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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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