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
At the end of the episode, as Madison, 26, was closing out her hosting debut, Wallen whispered something into her ear and subsequently stepped off stage, moving quickly past the camera in front of him.
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Lao Tzu is the semi-mythical founder of Daoism (or Taoism — the sound is halfway between a T and a D to the non-Chinese ear).
—Big Think, 29 Mar. 2025
Someone who does not have the president's ear or his trust?
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Where his ear for gentle piano beats and dreamy Auto-Tune vocals express wistfulness for the days on his block when not much mattered other than getting some play or a bowl of his auntie’s mac and cheese.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Lao Tzu is the semi-mythical founder of Daoism (or Taoism — the sound is halfway between a T and a D to the non-Chinese ear).
—Big Think, 29 Mar. 2025
Someone who does not have the president's ear or his trust?
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Where his ear for gentle piano beats and dreamy Auto-Tune vocals express wistfulness for the days on his block when not much mattered other than getting some play or a bowl of his auntie’s mac and cheese.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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The case drew the attention of ex-NFL player Antonio Brown, who launched a GoFundMe campaign on the father’s behalf, according to The Augusta Chronicle.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by the attention, Mom tried to reach out to the company that manufactures the ride-on toy.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The groups also plan assemblies and special events, including, for example, a week of activities themed around mental health awareness.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our days in Lebanon were filled with uncertainty, violence and the constant awareness that life could drastically change in an instant.—
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For now, the investors are largely sitting on the sidelines and keeping an eye out for when disruption flips over and becomes opportunity.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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And yet, there’s also something fun in exploring the lives of those who don’t blink an eye at dropping $25,000 on a Birkin bag.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Researchers from the University of Surrey, England, revealed that mindfulness, sleep quality and alcohol consumption may link being a night owl with a greater risk of depression among young people.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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That same review of studies on exercise also found that movement like yoga and playing ball sports significantly decrease anger (along with relaxation strategies, mindfulness, and meditation).—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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