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
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Meanwhile Harris Dickinson, 28 gained attention with his role in 2024’s erotic thriller film Babydoll, playing a young intern who has a tumultuous relationship with his CEO, portrayed by Nicole Kidman.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Context Shapiro gained national attention as one of the shortlist candidates for then-Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election after then-President Joe Biden stepped down.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 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
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The Ministry urges Chinese nationals to carefully assess safety risks and increase their awareness of potential challenges when selecting U.S. states, particularly those affected by the new restrictions.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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There’s another unexpected moment this episode when Hanna kills Joel McHale’s character, Kodiak, by throwing a knife into his eye.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
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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By focusing on one specific activity rather than general leisure, the study revealed how knitting promotes mindfulness, sparks creativity and even encourages social connection — whether through community groups or online forums.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Urge surfing is a mindfulness tool used to help people with addictions cope with cravings without acting on them.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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