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
The retailer has everything from biscuits to buffalo ears.
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
This treatment left Niko with two femur fractures, three rib fractures, and severe burns on his back, ear, forehead, eye, and muzzle.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The setup process guides the listener through a calibration process that fine-tunes the audio output based on the sensitivity of each ear.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This speaker, available for $1,299, is also portable, which means backyard barbecues, tailgates, and picnics will have a pitch-perfect soundtrack with a sound sure to satisfy even the most critical of ears.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
This treatment left Niko with two femur fractures, three rib fractures, and severe burns on his back, ear, forehead, eye, and muzzle.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The setup process guides the listener through a calibration process that fine-tunes the audio output based on the sensitivity of each ear.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
This speaker, available for $1,299, is also portable, which means backyard barbecues, tailgates, and picnics will have a pitch-perfect soundtrack with a sound sure to satisfy even the most critical of ears.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
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Trump’s recent threat to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada got the immediate attention of Ottawa.Matt Egan, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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But women, in particular, are paying close attention to Trump’s early decision-making.Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And both have brought awareness to the condition and provided valuable representation in different ways.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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All of these Hershey's treats will be available for a limited time, so keep an eye on store shelves in the New Year.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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The city will host another Household Hazardous Waste event in March, which is free for residents, so please keep an eye on our website for signup information.Tom Kilgore, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
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Other Mindfulness Techniques Somatic exercises include various mindfulness practices.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stress Speed Lack of mindfulness Start with a Mindset Shift Fernandez suggests that leaders make inclusion practical and focus on micro-behaviors, starting with a mindset shift.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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