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
Rest: Walton Goggins for GoDaddy Admittedly, a product called Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses really catches the ear.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The notion of removing Gaza's population and reshaping its future is music to the ears of Israel's right-wing camp, a move that could consolidate Netanyahu's hold on power.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Shoulder Shrugs With your feet flat on the ground, sit up straight and lift your shoulders up toward your ears while also slightly rolling your shoulders backward.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2025
This Frida Baby Infrared Thermometer three-in-one ear, forehead and touchless for babies gets accurate infrared temperature readings in just one second.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The notion of removing Gaza's population and reshaping its future is music to the ears of Israel's right-wing camp, a move that could consolidate Netanyahu's hold on power.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Shoulder Shrugs With your feet flat on the ground, sit up straight and lift your shoulders up toward your ears while also slightly rolling your shoulders backward.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2025
This Frida Baby Infrared Thermometer three-in-one ear, forehead and touchless for babies gets accurate infrared temperature readings in just one second.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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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,
14 Feb. 2025
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Image The Historian By Elizabeth Kostova In her fresh take on the vampire novel, Kostova reworks the Dracula legend with a historian’s meticulous attention to detail.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Kristen, who has since given birth to sons Jack, 11, and Tommy, 8, has a marketing background and went to work right away to help create awareness.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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But growing awareness of the condition and its risk factors could change that.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Plaza walks with total ease over the rough ground, pointing out places on or just over the featureless horizon which aren't obvious to foreign eyes.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2025
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Even to an amateur’s eye, the crisp, exacting corners and lines of the concrete walls prove noticeable.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Spiritual trips prioritize mindfulness, faith and connecting with nature.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The retreat pop-ups include a wellness workshop led by Highland Project mindfulness practitioners, as well as opportunities for attendees to foster true connections with one another.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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