grossed

verb

Definition of grossednext
past tense of gross
as in netted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grossed
  1. earned
  2. garnered
  3. realized
  4. won
  5. obtained
  6. acquired
  7. secured
  8. reaped
Verb
  • As a result, the film has earned Run DMC a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Music Film category.
    Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of earned
Verb
  • The project garnered incentives of more than $30 million in state grant funding and a tax abatement.
    Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The seventh overall pick in the 2012 MLB draft, Fried also garnered interest from the Boston Red Sox before agreeing to terms with the Yankees, according to multiple reports from the Winter Meetings on Tuesday.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of garnered
Verb
  • The rule is your tax losses can offset up to 100% of your taxable gains realized that same year, plus up to $3,000 in ordinary income.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The money saved, and the revenue realized from excellent home attendance, and a lengthly playoff run, may help ease the strain of potential payroll increases.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of realized
Verb
  • Under Xavi's successor Hansi Flick, who won the elite European competition with Bayern Munich in 2022, Barca again looks certain to at least make the last 16 without the need to contest a two-legged playoff.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sales were ticking back up thanks to the success of its $5 meals and some limited-time souvenirs that won people back.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of won
Verb
  • Then, in November 2023, the company announced plans to become the largest US producer of lithium, to be obtained from the Smackover formation in Southern Arkansas.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of obtained
Verb
  • Recent thriller Dig Me No Grave was acquired by Buffalo 8 while Spring Lakes was picked up by Gravitas Ventures.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • During that time, hospitals acquired more than 8,000 independent physician practices, consolidating local care into expensive hospital networks.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquired
Verb
  • The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Saudi Arabia secured the right to host the 2034 World Cup on Wednesday following a vote by FIFA’s 211 member federations.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of secured
Verb
  • Small towns and county sheriffs have reaped benefits from agreements with immigration services, often building or expanding facilities to get contracts.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • No matter what benefits may be reaped from the bioactives in raw milk, Lin said, drinking it is simply too unsafe to recommend.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of reaped
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