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
Blood flow to the the nose, paws, ears and tip of the tail decreases as a result.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
Often, edible elements like pink fondant ears and tails complete the design.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
One of the loudest guests inside Capital One Arena on Sunday night had stubby legs, prominent ears and a long snout.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This time around, about thirty minutes into the session, the affirmations that an instructor named Sophia was calling out began to ring in my ears with a special resonance.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025
Often, edible elements like pink fondant ears and tails complete the design.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
One of the loudest guests inside Capital One Arena on Sunday night had stubby legs, prominent ears and a long snout.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
This time around, about thirty minutes into the session, the affirmations that an instructor named Sophia was calling out began to ring in my ears with a special resonance.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
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Quarterback Matthew Stafford said that the Vikings were receiving the Rams’ full attention while the Rams were at the team’s facility in Woodland Hills.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The legal battle over TikTok has attracted unusual attention due to its political and cultural significance.Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Do Good Weekend celebration centered on a classical concert, blood drive and food drive to raise money and awareness about food-insecure families battling illness.Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Perception: situational awareness of the vehicle surroundings including obstacles and other racecars is especially important in multi-car races.Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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After all, this person was once the light of your life and the apple of your eye.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
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Those who've embraced the cold water craze — be that in a frigid lake, the ocean, or an ice bath — frequently describe powerful, even transformative effects on their state of mind and sense of wellbeing: mindfulness, mental strength, alertness, exhilaration are other advantages added to the list.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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That can include taking short walks, eating a healthy diet, deep breathing or other mindfulness practices, and trying to get at least seven hours of sleep when possible.3 Seek professional help.Kimanzi Constable, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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