Definitions

earn

[urn] / ɜrn /

VERB

make money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire bring in collect derive draw gain get make obtain pick up realize reap receive score secure win

STRONG

attain clear consummate cop effect gather gross hustle net perform procure profit pull rate snag sock turn wrangle

WEAK

be gainfully employed be in line for bring home bring home the bacon bring home the groceries clean up make fast buck make it big pay one's dues pull down scare up scrape together

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade fail forfeit give lose miss pass spend surrender yield

STRONG

give in neglect

WEAK

cost throw away

VERB

deserve a reward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire gain reap score win

STRONG

attain bag harvest merit net rate warrant

WEAK

be entitled to be worthy of come by

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose

WEAK

cost spend throw away

Example Sentences

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In the fourth quarter of 2025, Peacock took a $552 million loss in adjusted earnings, due mainly to the astronomic costs of sports broadcasting rights.

From MarketWatch

Although he did not quite land the quad axel which has earned him the nickname 'Quad God', it put him top of the short program with a score of 108.16.

From BBC

For the full year, the consensus estimate places adjusted earnings per share at $17.08.

From Barron's

When the music streaming business model was first introduced, there was controversy about how much artists would earn from streams.

From Los Angeles Times

Naumov earned his Olympic spot by finishing third at last month’s U.S. championships.

From Los Angeles Times

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