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as in wins
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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Recent Examples of earns
Dylan earns the only two new entries on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this week, though there are quite a few comebacks.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The Sapphire Preferred earns more on select streaming services and travel purchases that aren’t flights or hotel bookings.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
The Capital One Venture Rewards Card earns less than Strata Premier on bonus category spending.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Less of a reboot than a shameless do-over, Marc Webb's first Spider-Man film tells a more protracted origin story, with half the fun and twice the self-importance (the film earns a rare dead-dad hat trick).
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The Strata Premier earns more rewards on gas and EV charging, on airfare and hotel bookings and at supermarkets.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Jerome earns a nod for his performance in American biographical sports drama by William Goldenberg.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Lucia swindles Albie as revenge for getting messed around, while Mia earns respect via her singing.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Chile earns worldwide recognition for its lengthy coastline, but the mountainous interior of the country offers its fair share of incredible ecotourism opportunities as well, with Conguillío National Park serving as a prime example.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The Sapphire Preferred earns more on select streaming services and travel purchases that aren’t flights or hotel bookings.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
The Capital One Venture Rewards Card earns less than Strata Premier on bonus category spending.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Less of a reboot than a shameless do-over, Marc Webb's first Spider-Man film tells a more protracted origin story, with half the fun and twice the self-importance (the film earns a rare dead-dad hat trick).
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
The Strata Premier earns more rewards on gas and EV charging, on airfare and hotel bookings and at supermarkets.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Jerome earns a nod for his performance in American biographical sports drama by William Goldenberg.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
Lucia swindles Albie as revenge for getting messed around, while Mia earns respect via her singing.
—Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Chile earns worldwide recognition for its lengthy coastline, but the mountainous interior of the country offers its fair share of incredible ecotourism opportunities as well, with Conguillío National Park serving as a prime example.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earns
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Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Between the visceral whiplash of the Karl-Anthony Towns and Julius Randle exchange, the up-and-down play all season and the recent high-drama finishes, this group deserves to implement a mindfulness routine or something.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the last laugh.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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But who makes the decision is [with] the coaches and the doctors.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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By exchanging intelligence about dangers and innovative security advances, communication makes preparedness possible.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Later, when fat tissues are all broken down, the body obtains protein for energy by breaking down muscles and internal organs, namely the liver and intestines, followed by the heart and kidneys.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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They could also be earned if a prisoner obtains a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are no age restrictions, and guests can choose from a 30-minute adventure or a 60-minute one that lands on the ice for a bit of easy on-foot exploration.Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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This secures the organization’s sensitive data and intellectual property not only from external threats but from AI itself.Jesse Todd, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Weingarten foresees a future where AI not only secures systems but transforms how software is developed and deployed.Tony Bradley, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Earns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earns. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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