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
Our ears get a workout, but our minds just dissolve further.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Gaffney shared the details about what’s going on in our ears during flight.
—Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 16 July 2025
Many need extensive dental surgeries, mass removals, treatment for ear and eye infections, and some may require limb amputations likely caused by the horrific matting they were forced to endure.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The build quality is sturdy, and the ear cups have padding.
—Simon Hill Adrienne So, Wired News, 6 July 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 July 2025
Gaffney shared the details about what’s going on in our ears during flight.
—Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 16 July 2025
Many need extensive dental surgeries, mass removals, treatment for ear and eye infections, and some may require limb amputations likely caused by the horrific matting they were forced to endure.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The build quality is sturdy, and the ear cups have padding.
—Simon Hill Adrienne So, Wired News, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ear
Noun
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Other styles that have caught my attention include this twirly Parthea Midi Dress, $57 on Amazon, and this ruched American Eagle Bella midi dress, on sale for $49.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The one that caught my attention is a modern cabin-style tiny house that has a front porch, two bedrooms, and the option to add solar panels.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Indeed, this new drive from the Taiwanese memory products brand offers two ways to keep your precious files from prying eyes.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
15 July 2025
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Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and lead to serious complications affecting the eyes, heart, kidneys, and feet.1 1.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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As Wolf says, cannabis hospitality’s future belongs to those who serve purpose, not novelty — building a new kind of travel rooted in mindfulness, connection and place.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Plus, use your stress management score, nightly sleep score, and on-wrist mindfulness sessions to monitor and improve your mental health.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 July 2025
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“Ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ear. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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