garners

verb

Definition of garnersnext
present tense third-person singular of garner
1
as in collects
to bring together in one body or place a prisoner garnering food bit by bit and hiding it in his pillow an array of rock bands garnered from all over the country by the promoters of the festival

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2
as in earns
to receive as return for effort a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garners
  1. earns
  2. assembles
  3. gathers
  4. wins
  5. accumulates
  6. makes
  7. obtains
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  • Ultimately, our focus remains on ensuring everyone in the supply chain earns a fair margin, while always providing excellent value to the end consumer.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of earns
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  • Apple also assembles the majority of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks and other accessories in China (in Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Zhengzhou), through its contract manufacturing partner, Foxconn.
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.
    Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembles
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  • Much of the tension in the story gathers around the mystery of Bea’s unbreakable devotion to this man.
    Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • It’s set during the civil war in the Central African Republic in 2013, when on Christmas Eve, a desperate Muslim man seeks refuge at a field hospital, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of gathers
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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
  • 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
Definition of wins
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  • While no longer active, the rover is providing researchers new data on how dust accumulates and evolves over time in the region.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Amyloid beta accumulates in your brain due to Alzheimer’s.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulates
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  • Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Oliver's actress girlfriend Loretta.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of makes
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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
  • 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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