1
as in winning
to receive as return for effort
during my teen years I earned pocket money by mowing lawns
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as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment)
you've earned the afternoon off after all that hard work
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Recent Examples of earning
This means that for roles earning under $75,000 annually, only recent adverse information (from the past seven years) can be included in reports.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This makes sense, says The Guardian, for people in high-earning professions like lawyers, bankers, and doctors, who mix with people who earn more and see themselves as 'just average' earners.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Incidentally, while most Brits believe that income is the main indicator of class in today's society, 25% of people earning over $132,000 still identify as working class.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
When it was shown in 2022 in the artist’s first New York gallery show, the large-scale text-laden triptych got a shout out in the New Yorker, earning Parris a comparison to Joan Mitchell.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The federal government helps fund subsidies for families earning a maximum of 85% of their state’s median income — $104,544 for a family of four in California — through the Child Care and Development Block Grant, though many states cap it far lower.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Families earning more would have continued to pay full price.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer.
—Amanda Cuda, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
The plan would have established a universal preschool program and capped a family’s child-care spending at 7% of income for anyone earning up to 250% of state median income.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This makes sense, says The Guardian, for people in high-earning professions like lawyers, bankers, and doctors, who mix with people who earn more and see themselves as 'just average' earners.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Incidentally, while most Brits believe that income is the main indicator of class in today's society, 25% of people earning over $132,000 still identify as working class.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
When it was shown in 2022 in the artist’s first New York gallery show, the large-scale text-laden triptych got a shout out in the New Yorker, earning Parris a comparison to Joan Mitchell.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The federal government helps fund subsidies for families earning a maximum of 85% of their state’s median income — $104,544 for a family of four in California — through the Child Care and Development Block Grant, though many states cap it far lower.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Families earning more would have continued to pay full price.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring and summer.
—Amanda Cuda, Connecticut Post, 3 Oct. 2024
The plan would have established a universal preschool program and capped a family’s child-care spending at 7% of income for anyone earning up to 250% of state median income.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earning
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Iconoclast, a music management company, acquired the publishing rights to the Grammy-winning rapper and actress’s entire catalog.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Harris would end up winning the seat for San Francisco district attorney, with Binder's help.Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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After gaining the life rights 12 years ago, with the blessing of Tammy Faye Messner’s second husband, Roe Messner, John and Furnish assembled a creative team that included book writer James Graham and director Rupert Goold.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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This time around, that includes Winehouse’s classic, which is gaining ground.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The results were an encouraging step toward the treatment garnering Food and Drug Administration approval.Brian Evans, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
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Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004, garnering a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy in 2014.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2024
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Iran has been reaping windfall profits from near-record oil production this year, with production doubling from less than 2 million barrels per day in 2019 to nearly 4 million barrels per day now, and with oil exports increasing from practically zero to nearly 2 million barrels per day.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Carpenter is reaping the benefits of her persistence.Lucy Feldman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Bad optics prevent the sniper from tracking a target or making fine adjustments, making a sniper’s job nearly impossible at longer ranges.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Baby boomers are the most likely generation to be working multiple jobs at once, as inflation and high costs of living are making retirement a more distant dream.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The jailable offenses include obtaining tickets for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, a night’s stay in Four Seasons Hotel Doha, and flights including being aboard a private jet to Qatar.Philip J. Heijmans and Alex Chandler / Bloomberg, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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And there are other factors that buyers can consider to be more successful in obtaining a home.Terri Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The co-dependence and enabling in this father-son relationship prevents any chance of Adam attaining an independent life.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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In its modern interpretation, the American Dream has come to place greater emphasis on material prosperity and economic upward mobility, encompassing milestones like attaining a degree, achieving homeownership, starting a family and having a stable job or owning a business.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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The next day, Owens and Smith negotiated a $250,000 payout to be divided between them and an unidentified person, with Owens and Smith receiving $100,000 each for securing support for the developers’ project, according to the indictment.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Management plans to address the going concern issue by improving business profitability and securing additional working capital from the majority shareholder.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Earning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earning. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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